Ather Energy IPO reaches 28% subscription on Day 2

Electric scooter maker Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by Day 2, signalling early investor demand as the company seeks public-market capital.

— FiledFri, 18 Sept, 2026, 07:46 IST·First seen Fri, 18 Sept, 2026, 07:45 IST·Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% as of Day 2, according to the update.

Key facts

  • Day 2
  • 28%

Why this matters

Muted early IPO uptake may reinforce the value of disciplined valuation expectations and strategic partnerships as Ather pursues public-market funding for growth.

What to watch

  • Final-day subscription split across QIB, non-institutional and retail categories
  • Anchor investor quality and extent of institutional oversubscription
  • Grey-market premium and changes ahead of allotment
  • Issue pricing, valuation versus listed EV and two-wheeler peers, and any revision to offer terms
  • Listing-day price and volume performance
  • Subsequent quarterly delivery growth, gross-margin trend, cash burn and dealer-network additions
  • EV subsidy, registration and charging-infrastructure policy changes
  • Ather and its bankers will intensify final-day investor outreach, emphasizing market share, premium positioning, dealer expansion and use of proceeds.
  • Investors will compare the offer valuation with Ola Electric's post-listing performance, legacy two-wheeler manufacturers and Ather's path to margin improvement.
  • Competitors may increase promotional spending, financing offers and model launches if IPO proceeds strengthen Ather's ability to expand distribution and production.
  • A strong listing would increase pressure on Ather to demonstrate improving unit economics, supply-chain discipline and sustained demand beyond incentive-supported purchases.