April 2025 has been a landmark month in the tech world, marked by significant developments in India and beyond. Here’s a roundup of the most impactful tech news:
Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India
In a strategic move to mitigate the effects of U.S.–China trade tensions, Apple plans to relocate its entire iPhone assembly for the U.S. market from China to India by the end of next year. This shift aims to produce all 60 million units destined for the American market in India, effectively doubling its output there. Apple has already initiated production in India via partners like Tata Electronics and Foxconn.
Rakuten’s $100 Million Investment in India
Japanese internet conglomerate Rakuten announced plans to invest at least $100 million in India and increase its local workforce by 8% in 2025. The investment will focus on scaling up technology, infrastructure, and hiring, particularly targeting AI-savvy professionals. Rakuten’s India Global Capability Centre (GCC) plays a pivotal role in developing key platforms such as Rakuten Pay and SixthSense, an AI-driven system for predictive issue detection used by various sectors including banking and healthcare.
Samsung Launches ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2025’ in India
Samsung India has launched the ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2025’ competition, aiming to ignite Gen Z innovation. The application window is open from April 29 to June 30, 2025. During this period, Samsung will host immersive design-thinking workshops in schools and colleges across the nation, empowering participants with essential problem-solving and ideation skills.
DRDO Tests High-Powered Laser Weapon
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a high-powered laser weapon system capable of neutralizing drones and missiles. The Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System (IDD&IS) Mk2A, a 30 kW directed-energy weapon, demonstrated its capabilities by destroying a Chinese drone near the Line of Control. This marks a significant advancement in India’s defense technology.
Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and other tech developments.
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