Resurfacing: Ather Energy IPO had reached 28% subscription on Day 2 back in April

Resurfacing a months-old milestone — Ather Energy's IPO had been subscribed 28% by the second day of bidding on April 29, 2025, offering an early read on investor appetite for the electric two-wheeler retailer and manufacturer.

— Filed Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 12:16 IST · First seen Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 12:16 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

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

Key facts

  • 28% subscription
  • Day 2 of bidding
  • April 29, 2025

Why this matters

Ather Energy’s IPO progress offers a live valuation and investor-sentiment benchmark for EV two-wheeler peers, potential partners, and strategic acquisition targets.

What to watch

  • Final subscription multiple, especially QIB participation and last-hour bidding concentration.
  • Price-band revisions, anchor allocation quality, and proportion of fresh issue versus offer-for-sale demand.
  • Grey-market premium persistence through allotment and listing day.
  • Listing-day performance versus issue price and first-week trading liquidity.
  • Ather's subsequent quarterly delivery growth, gross-margin trajectory, dealer additions, and cash-burn guidance.
  • Track Day 3 and final subscription by QIB, NII, retail, and employee categories rather than the aggregate figure.
  • Watch grey-market premium direction and any changes in investor commentary on valuation, losses, and use of proceeds.
  • Monitor whether competing two-wheeler OEMs respond with dealer incentives, financing offers, or accelerated EV launches around the listing.
  • Assess whether a weak IPO outcome delays fundraising, expansion, or public-listing plans for EV component suppliers and smaller electric two-wheeler brands.