Ather Energy IPO's 28% Day 2 subscription resurfaces from April 2025 issue window

Resurfacing a April 29, 2025 milestone: Ather Energy's IPO was subscribed 28% by the close of bidding that day, the second day of the issue window.

— Filed Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 16:02 IST · First seen Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 16:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by the end of its second day of bidding on April 29, 2025.

Key facts

  • 28% subscribed
  • Day 2
  • April 29, 2025

Why this matters

Ather’s IPO demand trajectory will provide a useful public-market valuation benchmark for EV mobility partnerships, investments, and acquisition targets.

What to watch

  • Final subscription multiple and category split on issue close.
  • QIB demand materially above or below 1x.
  • Retail subscription acceleration in the final hours of bidding.
  • Grey-market premium turning negative or widening before allotment.
  • IPO pricing, allotment, and listing-day performance versus issue price.
  • Post-listing disclosures on losses, cash burn, delivery volumes, and gross-margin trajectory.
  • Monitor final-day category-wise bids, especially QIB and NII participation rather than the aggregate subscription figure.
  • Track grey-market premium, unofficial price indications, and any changes in broker recommendations for listing-gain expectations.
  • Watch management communication on path to profitability, market-share defense, battery costs, and dealership expansion.
  • Compare the IPO valuation and demand with listed two-wheeler and EV peers; weak reception may pressure sector multiples.
  • Prepare for promotional or financing actions by Ather and rivals if public-market scrutiny increases pressure to demonstrate unit economics.