Indian Government invests ₹200 cr; joins Founders and Hero MotoCorp in ₹1,200 cr Ather Energy fundraise
Ather Energy has raised ₹1,200 crore in a funding round that includes a ₹200 crore investment from the Indian government via the India-Japan Fund. Hero MotoCorp and the company's founders also participated in the round to support the electric vehicle manufacturer's growth.
Why it matters
Direct government investment in a private EV manufacturer signals strong state support for the transition to sustainable transportation and domestic technology manufacturing.
The Hindu Bureau The Government of India will invest ₹200 crore in Ather Energy through India-Japan Fund (IJF) a joint investment vehicle backed by the government of India and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
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