Top entities: Ather Energy, Swapnil Jain, Ather Energy, Apollo Global Management, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund.

What category does this event fall under?

Business — classified as initial public offering.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 40 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

Is this event still developing?

This event is archived — the story has concluded and this page is a final snapshot.

Business initial public offering

Ather Energy IPO Price Band Set

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Apr 23, 2025; last updated Apr 23, 2025.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The IPO of Ather Energy will provide capital for its expansion and R&D, potentially increasing competition in the electric two-wheeler market.

Q: What were the key actions taken?

Ather Energy set price band · Apollo Global Management offloaded shares Ather Energy · Ather Energy sold shares Ather Energy

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 23, 2025 · Last updated Apr 23, 2025

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Market Impact

The IPO of Ather Energy will provide capital for its expansion and R&D, potentially increasing competition in the electric two-wheeler market. This event offers investors an opportunity to participate in India's growing EV sector, while also testing market sentiment towards new EV listings.

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Event Summary

Ather Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a price band of Rs 304-321 per share. The IPO, opening from April 28 to April 30, includes a fresh equity issue of Rs 2,626 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.1 crore shares. Promoters Ather Energy and Swapnil Jain, along with investors like Apollo Global Management, GIC (sovereign wealth fund), National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, and IIT Madras, will sell parts of their stakes. Hero MotoCorp, the majority shareholder, will not be selling any shares. The funds raised will be used for capital expenses, including a new factory in Maharashtra, debt repayment, R&D, and marketing. This IPO marks a significant step for Ather Energy to bolster its market position against competitors like Ola Electric and TVS Motor Company.

Key Actions

90 Ather Energy set price band

70 Apollo Global Management offloaded shares Ather Energy

60 Ather Energy sold shares Ather Energy

60 Swapnil Jain sold shares Ather Energy

60 National Investment and Infrastructure Fund offloaded shares Ather Energy

50 Ather Energy raised equity

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Ather Energy

Ather Energy is launching its IPO to raise funds for expansion, debt repayment, and R&D, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive electric two-wheeler market.

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Swapnil Jain

Swapnil Jain, a founder of Ather Energy, will sell a portion of his shares in the OFS.

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Ather Energy

Ather Energy, a founder of Ather Energy, will sell a portion of his shares in the OFS.

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Apollo Global Management

Apollo Global Management is an investor in Ather Energy and is set to make a significant return on its investment by offloading shares in the IPO.