Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy (1207922D IN)</a> raised around US$350m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Ather is a pure play electric vehicle company in India designing and developing E2Ws, battery packs, charging infrastructure, associated software and accessories, also manufacturing battery packs and assembling E2Ws in-house.</li>
<li>In our previous note, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Ather Energy (1207922D IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO.
Ather is a pure play electric vehicle company in India designing and developing E2Ws, battery packs, charging infrastructure, associated software and accessories, also manufacturing battery packs and assembling E2Ws in-house.
In our previous note, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Ather Energy IPO Trading - Running Out of Charge

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy (1207922D IN)</a> lists on Indian stock exchanges today with expectations of a subdued debut.</li>
<li>Following its IPO, and early VC investors gradually reducing their stakes, the ownership and influence dynamics may begin to tilt more toward <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a> that now owns 30%.</li>
<li>Is this shift a threat to Ather’s innovation-driven DNA, or should investors support a stronger collaboration with Hero Motocorp to unlock accelerated growth and take on competition from ICE incumbents?</li>
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Ather Energy (1207922D IN) lists on Indian stock exchanges today with expectations of a subdued debut.
Following its IPO, and early VC investors gradually reducing their stakes, the ownership and influence dynamics may begin to tilt more toward Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN) that now owns 30%.
Is this shift a threat to Ather’s innovation-driven DNA, or should investors support a stronger collaboration with Hero Motocorp to unlock accelerated growth and take on competition from ICE incumbents?


Ather Energy IPO: Likely Muted Debut.  Promoter Dynamics Shift—Potential Upside or Risk?

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) / Equity Capital Markets

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (300750 CH)

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technolog" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24404:1" rel="noopener">Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (300750 CH)</a> is said to be gearing up for an IPO launch this month, as per media reports.</li>
<li>On the placements front, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanwha-ocean-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12531:1" rel="noopener">Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS)</a> was the only sizable placement over the past week that we covered.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (300750 CH) is said to be gearing up for an IPO launch this month, as per media reports.
On the placements front, Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS) was the only sizable placement over the past week that we covered.


ECM Weekly (5 May 2025) - CATL, Chery, Ather, Drinda, Eco-Shop, Green Tea, DN Sol, Lotte Glo, Hanwha

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>Ather Energy is launching an IPO to raise INR 2,626 crore for capacity expansion, R&amp;D, and marketing, and OFS of INR 350 Crore.</li>
<li>Despite strong technological positioning, Ather faces rising competitive pressure, high cash burn, low capacity utilization, and growing risks from policy and supplier dependencies.</li>
<li>While Ather’s innovation strength is intact, its financial instability and fierce competition make the IPO a high-risk, cautious-watch opportunity rather than a straightforward growth bet.</li>
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Ather Energy is launching an IPO to raise INR 2,626 crore for capacity expansion, R&amp;D, and marketing, and OFS of INR 350 Crore.
Despite strong technological positioning, Ather faces rising competitive pressure, high cash burn, low capacity utilization, and growing risks from policy and supplier dependencies.
While Ather’s innovation strength is intact, its financial instability and fierce competition make the IPO a high-risk, cautious-watch opportunity rather than a straightforward growth bet.


Ather Energy IPO: A High-Risk Ride in a Crowded E2W Market

Forensic Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy (1207922D IN)</a> kickstarts its INR 29.8 bn worth IPO this week, comprising of fresh issue worth INR 26.3 bn and 11.1 mn OFS valued at INR 3.5 bn. </li>
<li>Ather, a pioneer, was the first entity to launch a smart scooter back in 2018. The company currently is 4th largest EV player with a market share of 10.7%. </li>
<li>Although it shows strong R&amp;D profile and a positive warranty trend, Ather continues its heavy cash burn and has exorbitant wages, loss of market share, increased discounting, etc.</li>
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Ather Energy (1207922D IN) kickstarts its INR 29.8 bn worth IPO this week, comprising of fresh issue worth INR 26.3 bn and 11.1 mn OFS valued at INR 3.5 bn. 
Ather, a pioneer, was the first entity to launch a smart scooter back in 2018. The company currently is 4th largest EV player with a market share of 10.7%. 
Although it shows strong R&amp;D profile and a positive warranty trend, Ather continues its heavy cash burn and has exorbitant wages, loss of market share, increased discounting, etc.


Ather Energy IPO- Pioneer, But Falling Behind

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Ather Energy Private Limited manufactures and sells electric scooters. The Company offers scooters and related accessories, and also manages two wheeler fast charging grid network. Ather Energy serves customers in India.

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Ather Energy (1207922D IN)

Ather Energy IPO Trading - Running Out of Charge

Ather Energy raised around US$350m in its India IPO. We have looked at its past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy IPO: Likely Muted Debut. Promoter Dynamics Shift—Potential Upside or Risk?

If Hero MotoCorp (HMCL IN), that holds 30% stake as co-promoter, takes a more active role, Ather could scale faster and compete more effectively...

Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (5 May 2025) - CATL, Chery, Ather, Drinda, Eco-Shop, Green Tea, DN Sol, Lotte Glo, Hanwha

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy IPO: A High-Risk Ride in a Crowded E2W Market

Ather Energy's IPO aims to raise funds for expansion, but faces challenges like competition, cash burn, and policy risks, making it a high-risk...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ather Energy IPO- Pioneer, But Falling Behind

Ather Energy launches INR 29.8 bn IPO, highlighting strong R&D play and positive warranty trend but faces challenges like cash burn, loss of...

Nitin Mangal

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Ather Energy IPO Trading - Running Out of Charge

Ather Energy raised around US$350m in its India IPO. We have looked at its past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy IPO: Likely Muted Debut. Promoter Dynamics Shift—Potential Upside or Risk?

If Hero MotoCorp (HMCL IN), that holds 30% stake as co-promoter, takes a more active role, Ather could scale faster and compete more effectively...

Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (5 May 2025) - CATL, Chery, Ather, Drinda, Eco-Shop, Green Tea, DN Sol, Lotte Glo, Hanwha

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy IPO: A High-Risk Ride in a Crowded E2W Market

​Ather Energy's IPO aims to raise funds for expansion, but faces challenges like competition, cash burn, and policy risks, making it a high-risk...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ather Energy IPO- Pioneer, But Falling Behind

​Ather Energy launches INR 29.8 bn IPO, highlighting strong R&D play and positive warranty trend but faces challenges like cash burn, loss of...

Nitin Mangal

Ather Energy's IPO aims to raise funds for expansion, but faces challenges like competition, cash burn, and policy risks, making it a high-risk...

Ather Energy launches INR 29.8 bn IPO, highlighting strong R&D play and positive warranty trend but faces challenges like cash burn, loss of...