Top Trending Indian News April 2025: India–US Trade Deal, Rupee Strength, Monsoon Forecast, Heatwave Alerts & Upcoming Smartphones"

Trending Indian News April 2025: Key Updates You Need to Know

April 21, 2025 | By news-network.in

India–U.S. Trade & Diplomacy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Washington, D.C., aiming to finalize the first phase of a trade pact with the United States by autumn 2025 during her five-day visit to IMF and World Bank spring meetings.

India is open to reducing tariffs on over half of its $41.8 billion imports from the U.S. to avoid potential tariff hikes under the current 90‑day pause on major partners.

U.S. Vice President’s Strategic Visit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India for a four-day trip to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on trade negotiations, defense cooperation, and technology partnerships.

The itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cultural visits to the Taj Mahal and Akshardham Temple.

Rupee Strength & Market Outlook

The Indian rupee closed at ₹85.3675, marking a 0.8% weekly gain, buoyed by over $1.5 billion in foreign portfolio inflows and a softer U.S. dollar.

Analysts expect the dollar‑rupee exchange rate to hover between 85 and 85.80 as investors await the RBI’s policy meeting minutes for clues on further rate cuts.

Above‑Average Monsoon Forecast

The Indian government forecasts 105% of the long‑term average monsoon rainfall in 2025, which could boost agricultural output and stabilize food prices.

Consecutive above‑average monsoons support rural incomes and overall economic growth amid global uncertainties.

Intense Northern Heatwave

An early heatwave has swept northern India, with Barmer, Rajasthan hitting 46.4 °C on April 8, prompting health advisories and crop distress.

New Delhi temperatures surpassed 40 °C for the first time in 2025, underscoring concerns over climate change and urban heat management.

Upcoming Smartphone Launches

April 2025 sees multiple smartphone releases in India, including the CMF Phone 2 Pro, Moto Razr 60, iQOO Z10, Vivo V50e, and Realme Narzo 80 Pro—all focusing on 5G, foldable displays, and gaming performance.

• CMF Phone 2 Pro: Modular design enhancements.
• Moto Razr 60: Ultra‑thin foldable display.
• iQOO Z10: Gaming‑optimized chipset.
• Vivo V50e: Budget 5G with large battery.
• Realme Narzo 80 Pro: Value‑for‑money performance.

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