Emerging × Fintech

India UPI Hits 22.35B Transactions in April + Skyroot Becomes First Space-Tech Unicorn

India's UPI processed 22.35 billion transactions in April, totaling 29.03 lakh crore rupees, representing YoY growth of 25% and 21% respectively, with daily average volume reaching 745 million transactions. Skyroot Aerospace became India's first space-tech unicorn after securing $60 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation, with its maiden Vikram-1 orbital launch imminent.

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