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India Surpasses Japan to Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy

With a GDP of $4 trillion, India now ranks behind only the US, China, and Germany, and is projected to climb to third place within three years.

India crosses the $4 trillion mark and overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy, said NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam.
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Overview

  • India has officially overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy globally, with a nominal GDP of $4 trillion, according to IMF data.
  • NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam highlighted that this milestone reflects India's robust economic reforms, digital infrastructure, and consumption-driven growth.
  • Projections indicate India will maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy, with annual growth rates of 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026.
  • India is expected to surpass Germany to become the third-largest economy within the next 2.5 to 3 years if current strategies are sustained.
  • A second phase of asset monetization is planned for August 2025, aiming to further drive infrastructure investment and economic expansion.