HDFC Securities starts Ather Energy at Buy, sees 31% upside amid EV supply risks

HDFC Securities initiated coverage on Ather Energy with a Buy rating and projected 31% upside. The call arrives as rare-earth export curbs raise production-risk concerns for Indian EV makers and Ather’s post-IPO trading remains under scrutiny following its lock-in expiry.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 05:33 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

HDFC Securities initiated Ather Energy at Buy, projecting 31% upside. Related reports flagged rare-earth export curbs as a risk to Indian EV production, while Ather’s lock-in expiry and tepid IPO listing reflected volatile market sentiment.

Why this matters

The Buy call extends attention from Ather Energy’s IPO debut and lock-in timeline, plus prior signals tracking its listing, lock-in activity and post-listing upside calls.

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