Ather Energy IPO reaches 28% subscription on Day 2

Ather Energy’s public issue was subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding, offering an early read on investor demand during the IPO window.

— Filed Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 11:16 IST · First seen Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 11:16 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% on the second day of bidding, according to the update.

Key facts

  • 28%
  • Day 2

Why this matters

Ather’s 28% Day 2 subscription offers a live benchmark for EV-sector capital-market appetite that could shape financing, partnership, and valuation conversations across the category.

What to watch

  • Final-day total subscription crossing 1x, with QIB demand rising materially.
  • Retail and NII subscription rates relative to the overall 28% Day-2 level.
  • Grey-market premium turning persistently positive or negative before allotment.
  • IPO price-band commentary, anchor allocation details, and any disclosed investor concentration.
  • Broader Indian equity-market volatility and electric-two-wheeler sales data before listing.
  • Monitor category-wise bidding, especially qualified institutional buyer participation, on the final subscription day.
  • Track any changes in grey-market premium and analyst commentary on Ather's valuation versus Ola Electric, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto.
  • Assess whether a weak book prompts more conservative pricing, stronger cornerstone/anchor support, or revised expectations for future Indian EV listings.
  • Watch listed EV peers for sentiment spillover if Ather's subscription or eventual listing is weak.