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2131. Indian Startup Ecosystem Raises Over $180 Million This Week
- On 12 April, 2025, it was reported that, India’s startup ecosystem raised over $180 million across 24 deals in one week, with fintech emerging as the most funded sector and Juspay securing the largest share at $60 million in its Series D round led by Kedaara Capital.
- Early-stage deals were led by Xindus with a $10 million Series A round, while Noise, Easebuzz, and Urban Company also attracted significant growth-stage investments; boAt filed its IPO draft via the confidential route.
- In Q1 2025, India ranked third globally in fintech funding, which totalled $366 million, with March alone accounting for $187 million; Bengaluru led in funding volume, and acquisitions surged 67% year-on-year.
2132. In a first, India uses laser-based weapon to shoot down aircraft, missiles and drones; joins select list of countries that have capability
- On 13 April 2025, India successfully tested a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system, developed by DRDO, which neutralised drones, missiles, and fixed-wing aircraft within a 5 km range, marking a major advancement in directed-energy weapon technology.
- The system included advanced features like 360-degree EO/IR targeting, satellite signal jamming, and multi-platform deployment, and was declared ready for production and integration into ground and naval forces.
- India also developed a more powerful 300-kilowatt ‘Surya’ laser weapon, with a 20 km range to target high-speed aerial threats, joining countries like the US, China, and Russia in possessing advanced laser weapon capabilities.
2133. India launches biggest-ever joint naval exercises in Africa
- On 13 April, 2025, it was reported that, India launched its largest-ever joint naval exercise with African nations, co-hosted by Tanzania, involving nine countries including Kenya, South Africa, and Mauritius, as part of its effort to expand influence in Africa and the Indian Ocean amid China's growing presence.
- The six-day drill, featuring both harbour and sea phases, is aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation, anti-piracy capabilities, and positioning India as a “preferred security partner” in the region, with plans to make it a biennial event.
- Despite increasing naval engagement and high-profile operations like the MV Ruen rescue, experts caution that India’s growing maritime ambitions may outpace its current naval capabilities.
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2134. Apple's India iPhone Production Surges 60 Per Cent To Rs 1.89 Lakh Crore In FY25, Exports Hit Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore
- On 13 April, 2025 it was reported that, Apple's iPhone production in India surged by 60% in FY 2024–25, reaching Rs 1.89 lakh crore in turnover, with Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of exports, amid shifting global supply chains due to the US-China trade war.
- India’s smartphone exports rose 54% to Rs 1.75 lakh crore between April–February 2024–25, with Apple contributing 70% of the exports—Foxconn (50%), Tata Electronics via Wistron (22%), and Pegatron (12%).
- India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme significantly boosted electronics manufacturing, helping the country meet 99% of domestic smartphone demand while exceeding export estimates even before FY-end.
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2135. Amaravati-Hyderabad Expressway Centre Approves 220-Km Greenfield Route
- On 12 April 2025 The central government has finally approved the Amaravati-Hyderabad Expressway. This expressway will be Greenfield Expressway. The length of this upcoming expressway is 220 Kilometers.
- The Greenfield Expressway will enhance road connectivity between Amaravati and Hyderabad. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced the development, as part of its ongoing efforts to resolve issues stemming from the 2014 state division.
- The Centre has pledged complete financial support for the Amaravati-Hyderabad Expressway, covering even the cost of land acquisition. The project cost around Rs 25,000 crore.
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2136. India sees sharp rise in GCCs focused on renewable energy sector https://www.thehansindia.com/business/india-sees-sharp-rise-in-gccs-focused-on-renewable-energy-sector-962165
- As global capability centres (GCCs) continue to surge in India, such centres focused on renewable energy, with significant offshoring opportunities across upstream, midstream and downstream, are also growing significantly in the country.
- The country is one of the leading GCC destinations globally and is the preferred destination for driving an organisation's GCC journey, with multiple options across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, and others.
- The renewable energy sector is witnessing substantial growth, with wind energy capacity reaching 42.8 GW as of April 2023 and projected to grow to 63 GW by 2030.
2137. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lays foundation stone of first semiconductor plant
- On 11 April 2025 Chhattisgarh chief minister laid the foundation stone for the country’s first ultra-edge technology-based Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur.
- Developed by Polymatech Electronics Limited with an investment of Rs 1,143 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will produce high-frequency GaN chips designed to operate between 5.925 GHz and 13.75 GHz (Nodes N102–104), catering to advanced 5G and 6G telecommunications infrastructure and marking a major milestone in India’s technological journey.
- The project is expected to create significant employment opportunities for local talent, while attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and boosting regional economic development. The plant aims to manufacture 10 billion chips annually by 2030, with potential to generate thousands of direct jobs and lakhs of indirect employment opportunities.
2138. Headlines of the DaySmartphone exports cross record Rs. 2 lakh crore, now India’s largest export commodity
- On 11 April 2025 India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), announced that mobile phone exports from India have crossed an all-time high of Rs. 2,00,000 crore in FY 2024-25. This marks a 55% growth over the Rs. 1,29,000 crore recorded in FY 2023-24.
- The marks a 55% growth over the Rs. 1,29,000 crore recorded in FY 2023-24. In a historic first, smartphones have now become India’s single largest export commodity (Smartphones now rank 1st among India’s Top Export Commodities), signalling an unprecedented Make in India success.
- . The scheme has attracted substantial global investments, enhancing India’s competitiveness, scale, and capability to integrate deeply into Global Value Chains (GVCs).
- The export momentum is led by global companies such as Apple and Samsung, which have scaled their manufacturing operations significantly in India. As a result, India’s mobile phone production is estimated to have reached Rs. 5,25,000 crore in FY25, up significantly from Rs. 4,22,000 crore in the previous fiscal year.
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2139. Nagaland CM Inaugurates New State-Of-The-Art Hospital Complex In Kohima
- On 6 July 2024, Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the new state-of-the-art Putuonuo Hospital Complex at Daklane in Kohima.
- The hospital holds a rich history, being the first private inpatient medical facility in the town, which has now moved into a state-of-the-art complex, which upholds a legacy of care, dedication and community service.
- The Chief Minister said, inauguration of the Hospital has opened doors to a future filled with promise and potential.
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2140. For first time, Indian Railways Eastern zone installs solar panels embedded roof over platform shelters; details
- On December 2, 2021 It was reported that, The Eastern Railway said for the first time, the zonal railway has installed solar panels embedded roof over platform shelters instead of roof panels at Dankuni railway station in West Bengal.
- The Eastern Railway zone has also identified two land spots in Malda Division for land based solar panel installation. These include 72 acres of land in the Jangipara-Sujnipara section and 20 acres of land near the Champagram railway station equivalent to the generation of 18 mega watt power.
- The Eastern Railway zone is taking steps to generate green energy more and more by installing solar plants all over its jurisdiction. In a step forward to achieve the target of zero carbon emission.