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.

Equity Capital Markets

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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</a> is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming 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 this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming 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 this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Ather Energy Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Outpaced by Rivals

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy</a> is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming 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 this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming 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 this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Ather Energy Pre-IPO - The Positives - One of the E2W Pioneers

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

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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> is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by HSBC, Nomura, JM Fin and Axis.</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>According to CRISIL, Ather was the third largest player by volume of E2W sales in FY24.</li>
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Ather Energy (1207922D IN) is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by HSBC, Nomura, JM Fin and Axis.
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.
According to CRISIL, Ather was the third largest player by volume of E2W sales in FY24.


India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India's E-2W market witnessed a major shakeup in Feb-2025.<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a>'s sales nosedived,causing the company to fall from the No. 1 position in January to No. 4 in February.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> led the market with 21,335 units, followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a> at 18,743 units and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy (1207922D IN)</a> at 11,788 units.</li>
<li>Market continues to be highly competitive,with top three players vying for leadership. Increasing consumer adoption,new product launches, and potential IPOs from key companies indicate dynamic year ahead for E-2W industry.</li>
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India's E-2W market witnessed a major shakeup in Feb-2025.Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)'s sales nosedived,causing the company to fall from the No. 1 position in January to No. 4 in February.

Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) led the market with 21,335 units, followed by TVS Motor (TVSL IN) at 18,743 units and Ather Energy (1207922D IN) at 11,788 units.
Market continues to be highly competitive,with top three players vying for leadership. Increasing consumer adoption,new product launches, and potential IPOs from key companies indicate dynamic year ahead for E-2W industry.


Cards Flip: Ola’s Market Share Falls; India Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Trend – February 2025

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<li>India's E-2W witnessed strong performance in January'2025,with registrations reaching 97,680 units. While this marked a recovery from the dip in December'2024,it remained lower than peak months of March and October'2024.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a> led the market,closely followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)&amp;</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a>.<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ather-energy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43903:1" rel="noopener">Ather Energy (1207922D IN)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greaves-electric-mobility-ltd-geml" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44227:1" rel="noopener">Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML) (1295040D IN) </a>also showed steady growth.</li>
<li>Market continues to be highly competitive,with top three players vying for leadership. Increasing consumer adoption,new product launches, and potential IPOs from key companies indicate dynamic year ahead for E-2W industry.</li>
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India's E-2W witnessed strong performance in January'2025,with registrations reaching 97,680 units. While this marked a recovery from the dip in December'2024,it remained lower than peak months of March and October'2024.

Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN) led the market,closely followed by TVS Motor (TVSL IN)&amp;Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN).Ather Energy (1207922D IN),Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML) (1295040D IN) also showed steady growth.
Market continues to be highly competitive,with top three players vying for leadership. Increasing consumer adoption,new product launches, and potential IPOs from key companies indicate dynamic year ahead for E-2W industry.


India –Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Trend – January 2025

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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 Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Outpaced by Rivals

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy Pre-IPO - The Positives - One of the E2W Pioneers

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by HSBC, Nomura, JM Fin and Axis.

Akshat Shah

India –Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Trend – January 2025

India's E-2W market saw strong performance in Jan'25, led by Ola Electric,TVS Motor & Bajaj Auto. Competition remains fierce with potential IPOs &...

Sreemant Dudhoria

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Ather Energy Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Outpaced by Rivals

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy Pre-IPO - The Positives - One of the E2W Pioneers

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Ather Energy Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Ather Energy is looking to raise about US$536m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by HSBC, Nomura, JM Fin and Axis.

Akshat Shah

Cards Flip: Ola’s Market Share Falls; India Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Trend – February 2025

​India's E-2W market saw a major shift in Feb-2025 as Ola Electric's sales plummeted. Top players compete for leadership in a dynamic industry with...

Sreemant Dudhoria

India –Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Trend – January 2025

​India's E-2W market saw strong performance in Jan'25, led by Ola Electric,TVS Motor & Bajaj Auto. Competition remains fierce with potential IPOs &...

Sreemant Dudhoria

India's E-2W market saw a major shift in Feb-2025 as Ola Electric's sales plummeted. Top players compete for leadership in a dynamic industry with...

India's E-2W market saw strong performance in Jan'25, led by Ola Electric,TVS Motor & Bajaj Auto. Competition remains fierce with potential IPOs &...