Hero MotoCorp Invests ₹960 Crore in Ather Energy via Preferential Issue
Hero MotoCorp invested ₹959.99 crore in Ather Energy via preferential issue by subscribing to 76,19,047 convertible warrants at ₹1,260 per warrant. The company paid ₹239.99 crore initially, with the balance payable upon exercise.
The investment amount of approximately ₹960 crore is significant for Hero MotoCorp, indicating a substantial commitment to Ather Energy's growth and future prospects. While positive, it's not a transformative event for the entire company's scale.
The investment in Ather Energy, an associate company, signifies a strategic move by Hero MotoCorp to further strengthen its position in the electric vehicle segment, which is generally viewed positively by the market.
Hero MotoCorp Limited has announced an investment of ₹959.99 crore (approximately ₹960 crore) in Ather Energy Limited, an associate company. This investment was made through a preferential issue, where Ather allotted 76,19,047 convertible warrants to Hero MotoCorp. Each warrant is convertible into one equity share of Ather at an issue price of ₹1,260 per warrant.
As per the announcement dated August 25, 2026, Hero MotoCorp has paid ₹239.99 crore (25% of the issue price) today. The remaining 75% of the warrant value will be paid upon exercise of these warrants by Hero MotoCorp into equity shares of Ather Energy. This follows previous communications on July 14 and July 15, 2026, where the company had informed about its decision to invest up to ₹1,000 crore in Ather Energy.
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