Ather Energy IPO reaches 28% subscription on Day 2

Ather Energy’s public issue was subscribed about 28% by the close of its second bidding day, according to Inc42. The update offers an early read on investor appetite for the electric two-wheeler maker ahead of the issue’s close.

— FiledMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 15:46 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 15:45 IST·Source Inc42 · D2C

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by the end of its second day of bidding.

Key facts

  • 28% subscribed
  • Day 2

Why this matters

Muted early subscription may temper comparable EV-company valuations and could create more favorable partnership, investment, or acquisition conditions across the two-wheeler ecosystem.

What to watch

  • Final subscription crosses 1x, especially if QIB demand materially exceeds the base issue.
  • Retail subscription remains below 1x at close.
  • A sharp rise or fall in grey-market premium before allotment.
  • Any revision in analyst estimates or valuation concerns after final subscription data.
  • Listing-day opening price and first-week trading volume versus issue price.
  • Evidence of intensified electric scooter price competition or higher customer-acquisition spending.
  • Track final-day subscription by QIB, NII, and retail categories rather than the aggregate figure.
  • Monitor grey-market premium changes and any IPO price-band commentary for signals on expected listing performance.
  • Compare Ather’s implied valuation and revenue multiples with Ola Electric and listed auto/EV peers.
  • Watch management communication on margins, production scale, charging-network spending, and the use of IPO proceeds.
  • Expect competing EV brands to use any weak listing reception to sharpen discounting, financing offers, and dealer expansion.