Ather Energy IPO's Day 2 subscription of 28% resurfaces; retail quota was fully booked

Resurfacing details from an April 29, 2025 update, Ather Energy's IPO was 28% subscribed on the second day of bidding, according to Inc42. The retail investor portion was fully subscribed, signalling stronger individual-investor interest than the overall book.

— FiledWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 20:16 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 20:15 IST·Source Inc42 · D2C

What happened

Ather Energy’s IPO was reported 28% subscribed on the second bidding day. The URL references an earlier 0.24x overall subscription figure and indicates the

Key facts

  • 28% overall subscription by Day 2
  • 0.24x overall subscription referenced in URL
  • Retail portion 100% booked referenced in URL

Why this matters

Ather’s retail-led IPO demand strengthens its strategic currency with partners and targets, while muted overall subscription may constrain pricing leverage.

What to watch

  • Overall subscription crossing 1x and the degree of final-day oversubscription.
  • QIB book approaching or exceeding full subscription.
  • Grey-market premium sustaining or widening after bidding closes.
  • IPO price versus peers' revenue multiples and market-share expectations.
  • Post-listing EV registration data, Ather market share, and margin/cash-burn guidance.
  • Track category-wise subscription, especially QIB and non-institutional investor participation, through the final day.
  • Assess grey-market premium and any late changes in anchor or institutional demand for indications of expected listing performance.
  • Compare implied IPO valuation with listed EV and two-wheeler peers, focusing on sales growth, gross margin trajectory, cash burn, and path to profitability.
  • Monitor whether rival OEMs respond with pricing, financing, dealership expansion, or new-model launches that could pressure Ather's post-listing growth narrative.