Ather Energy IPO retail quota fully subscribed by Day 2

Ather Energy’s IPO was 28% subscribed on the second day of bidding, with the retail investor portion fully subscribed, signalling strong individual investor interest in the EV maker.

— FiledSat, 12 Sept, 2026, 09:02 IST·First seen Sat, 12 Sept, 2026, 09:00 IST·Source Inc42 · Buzz

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO reached 28% subscription on its second bidding day, while the retail investor allocation was fully subscribed.

Key facts

  • 28% overall subscription by Day 2
  • 100% retail investor portion subscribed

What to watch

  • Overall subscription crossing 1x, 3x and 5x.
  • A material late-day rise in QIB subscription.
  • Changes in grey-market premium during the final bidding period.
  • IPO price-band valuation versus sector peers and recent mobility listings.
  • EV demand, subsidy-policy, battery-cost and charging-infrastructure headlines before listing.
  • Anchor investor quality and any post-issue lock-up or shareholder-sale details.
  • Track Day 3 subscription by QIB, NII and employee categories rather than retail demand alone.
  • Compare implied valuation with listed EV, auto and clean-mobility peers on sales growth, gross margin and path-to-profitability.
  • Monitor grey-market premium direction cautiously as an indicator of near-term retail sentiment.
  • Watch whether competing EV brands and component suppliers gain investor attention ahead of the listing.
  • Prepare for elevated listing-day turnover and possible retail profit-booking after allotment.