Ather has reportedly trimmed its valuation to about $1.4 billion from a previously estimated $2 billion, reflecting continued tepid sentiment in the secondary market. The company plans to use the IPO proceeds for capital expenditure, R&D, marketing, and debt repayment. Last year, Ather raised ₹600 crore in a funding round led by NIIF at a valuation of $1.3 billion.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.