HDFC Securities initiates Ather Energy coverage with Buy call, sees 31% upside

HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on electric-scooter maker Ather Energy with a Buy rating and a projected 31% upside, citing the company’s position in India’s growing EV market. The broader update also flags rare-earth supply risks for domestic EV production.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 13:01 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

HDFC Securities initiated Ather Energy coverage with a Buy rating and projected 31% upside, citing EV-market potential. The page also highlights rare-earth export risks to Indian EV production and Ather shares becoming tradable after lock-in expiry.

Why this matters

The Buy initiation follows Ather Energy’s IPO retail tranche reaching 63% subscription on Day 1 in April 2025 and extends recent post-IPO attention to supply-chain watchpoints.

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