Ather Energy IPO's Day 2 subscription hit 28%, resurfacing an April 2025 update

Resurfacing an April 29, 2025 update: Ather Energy's initial public offering was subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding, signalling measured investor demand during that issue window.

— FiledWed, 26 Aug, 2026, 12:01 IST·First seen Wed, 26 Aug, 2026, 12:01 IST·Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding, according to an April 29, 2025 update.

Key facts

  • 28%
  • Day 2
  • April 29, 2025

Why this matters

Moderate IPO demand may temper near-term sector valuation expectations, potentially creating more selective partnership and acquisition conditions across India’s EV ecosystem.

What to watch

  • Final subscription crossing or failing to cross 1x overall.
  • A late surge in qualified institutional buyer demand.
  • Grey-market premium widening, flattening or turning negative before listing.
  • Listing price versus issue price and first-week trading volume.
  • Monthly electric two-wheeler registrations, Ather market share and discounting by rivals.
  • Evidence that IPO proceeds accelerate capacity expansion without worsening losses.
  • Track final-day category-wise subscription, especially QIB, NII/HNI and retail participation.
  • Monitor grey-market premium and any revisions in IPO price-discovery commentary.
  • Assess planned use of proceeds against Ather's manufacturing capacity, new-store rollout and battery/charging investments.
  • Compare post-listing valuation and operating metrics with Ola Electric, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp.
  • Watch for management guidance on unit economics, market-share targets, product launches and cash-burn reduction.