Suzlon, Ratnagiri Jets, PNB Housing, Tata Elxsi, and LitmusRepUp expanded footprints in clean tech, sport, finance, engineering, and enterprise experience
From semiconductor accelerators to solar storage, from women’s cricket to lifesciences-led housing, April 2025 brought together stories of structural progress. Capital-A and SanchiConnect launched MaXcel, a deeptech manufacturing accelerator. BluPine Energy signed a 25-year hybrid power agreement in Rajasthan. Tata Steel crossed a million-tonne milestone. Mahindra Lifespaces launched NewHaven in Bengaluru’s fastest-growing corridor. That Sassy Thing scaled its gender-inclusive personal care footprint through fresh funding and omni-retail expansion.
Meanwhile, Suzlon partnered with Sunsure Energy to supply wind turbines across Rajasthan. The Ratnagiri Jets debuted in the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League with Smriti Mandhana as their icon player. PNB Housing Finance and Aadhar Housing Finance deepened their reach across underserved Northeastern towns. Tata Elxsi secured a €50 million European engineering partnership. And Litmus World merged with RepUp to launch a CX suite built around AI-native operations.
Capital-A and SanchiConnect Launch MaXcel to Back Industrial Startups
Capital-A and SanchiConnect have introduced MaXcel, a sector-first accelerator aimed at early-stage manufacturing and hardware tech ventures. This program targets Indian startups in precision engineering, industrial IoT, semiconductors, and smart automation.
Selected ventures will receive funding support ranging between ₹3 and ₹4 crore, with access to corporate partnerships and an offshore demo day. Capital-A founder Ankit Kedia noted that the program was designed to catalyse innovation from India’s industrial corridors, not just digital hubs. With a structured go-to-market approach and deeptech infrastructure support, MaXcel marks a fresh direction in how venture capital can serve the real economy.
BluPine Energy Signs 25-Year Agreement for Solar Storage in Rajasthan
BluPine Energy, backed by Actis, has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. The deal covers 150 megawatts of solar-plus-storage capacity in Bikaner, designed to support round-the-clock clean energy delivery.
The project will be delivered via Solarcraft Power India 17 and aligns with India’s target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil capacity by 2030. CEO Neerav Nanavaty described the initiative as a step toward reliable, dispatchable solar power. The deployment will use high-efficiency panels and storage solutions suited for Rajasthan’s heat conditions, creating a benchmark for hybrid clean energy integration.
Tata Steel Tubes Division Crosses One Million Tonne in FY25
Tata Steel’s Tubes Division has achieved over one million tonnes in production and sales for the fiscal year. The division supplies value-added steel solutions used across public infrastructure, industrial projects, and construction sectors.
The milestone was enabled by product innovation in tube-based door frames, modular railings, and infrastructure-grade handrails. Vice President Prabhat Kumar attributed the scale to steady demand from metro rail and oil and gas segments. With this growth, the Tubes Division is now extending into export markets while supporting Tata Steel’s larger net zero ambitions and sustainable engineering roadmap.
Mahindra Lifespaces Launches NewHaven as Bengaluru Expansion Continues
Mahindra Lifespaces has launched its latest residential project, Mahindra NewHaven, near the successful Mahindra Zen township in Bengaluru. The project is designed around climate-responsive architecture and smart green infrastructure, offering a range of 1.5 to 3.5 BHK homes.
Strategically located in the fast-growing Kumbalgodu micro-market, NewHaven is part of Mahindra Lifespaces’ broader expansion in South India. According to the company, early demand for Mahindra Zen influenced the decision to introduce an adjacent project. The design integrates open social zones, pedestrian networks, and sustainability-linked construction, aligning with Mahindra’s 100 percent green-certified residential portfolio commitment.
That Sassy Thing Scales Gender-Inclusive Personal Care with New Retail Expansion
That Sassy Thing, a homegrown gender-inclusive personal care brand, has announced its retail expansion following new funding from Lumikai. The brand is expanding both its offline footprint and its product line, with a focus on intimacy care and body wellness products tailored to be inclusive across gender identities.
The startup’s founder, Malvika Sheth, has emphasised the importance of destigmatising body care narratives in India. The brand has focused on education-first marketing and community engagement. With new capital, That Sassy Thing is now entering modern trade, boutique retail, and curated beauty platforms while continuing its direct-to-consumer leadership online.
Suzlon to Supply Wind Turbines for Sunsure Energy Project in Rajasthan
Suzlon Group, one of India’s oldest wind energy firms, has announced that it will supply turbines for Sunsure Energy’s upcoming 29.4 MW wind project in Rajasthan. The order includes 14 units of Suzlon’s advanced 2.1 MW wind turbines designed for medium wind sites.
The project will be located in Maharashtra and aims to deliver clean power to commercial and industrial consumers. According to Suzlon’s Chief Sales Officer, the partnership underscores the viability of wind power in round-the-clock industrial operations. Sunsure Energy’s CEO, Shashank Sharma, noted that the company plans to install over 1 GW of renewable assets by 2027.
Ratnagiri Jets Enter the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League with Smriti Mandhana as Icon Player
The Ratnagiri Jets have officially entered the inaugural season of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League, announcing Smriti Mandhana as their icon player. The move marks a major step in promoting women’s cricket in Maharashtra, with the league positioned as a launchpad for emerging domestic talent.
The team is owned by JetSynthesys and aims to blend performance, grassroots talent development, and professional brand management. Mandhana, who also plays for the national team, brings both star power and strategic credibility to the squad. The franchise intends to run mentoring and training programs in parallel with the league.
PNB Housing and Aadhar Housing Deepen Presence in India’s Northeast
PNB Housing Finance and Aadhar Housing Finance have announced a joint outreach effort to increase housing loan access in the Northeastern states. With low-cost housing needs growing in towns like Guwahati, Silchar, and Aizawl, the two lenders are expanding their financial inclusion programs and retail presence.
Both firms aim to strengthen last-mile connectivity by collaborating with self-help groups and local bodies. The expansion includes credit camps, mobile branches, and customised EMI schemes designed for semi-urban borrowers. This push complements broader national efforts to boost formal credit access in underserved regions.
Tata Elxsi Secures €50 Million European Engineering Deal
Tata Elxsi, the design and technology arm of the Tata Group, has signed a €50 million multi-year deal with a leading European automotive OEM. The partnership will cover embedded systems, AI integration, and vehicle platform development across the client’s future mobility programs.
This agreement reinforces Tata Elxsi’s positioning in global automotive software and design services. The company has been scaling its presence in Europe with talent onboarding and delivery centres to support this deal. Executives confirmed that the engagement includes AI-based testing, safety systems, and cloud-based integration frameworks.
Litmus World and RepUp Merge to Launch AI-Native CX Platform for Enterprises
Litmus World and RepUp have announced a full operational merger, bringing together their experience and reputation management platforms into a unified AI-native customer experience suite. The new product is built for enterprise clients seeking real-time sentiment tracking, feedback loops, and customer journey automation.
The platform integrates feedback collection, escalation workflows, and AI-powered sentiment analysis in one dashboard. Both companies bring complementary strengths — Litmus in B2B CX design and RepUp in hospitality-focused reputation systems. The merged entity aims to serve banking, hospitality, and consumer goods clients with a plug-and-play SaaS approach.
Conclusion
What defines April 2025 is not a spike in visibility, but the depth of momentum across sectors that often stay out of headline space. From clean energy agreements in Rajasthan to gender-inclusive brand moves, and from industrial engineering to sports-led grassroots upliftment, each of these ten stories speaks to something more deliberate than seasonal noise.
The decisions shared in this editorial weren’t made for applause. They were made for continuity. For impact. For resilience.
As the ecosystem evolves, Prittle Prattle News will continue to follow not just what brands say, but what they build, back, and believe.
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