India Surpasses Japan to Become the World’s 4th Largest Economy

India has achieved a significant economic milestone by becoming the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan, with a nominal GDP of USD 4 trillion.
This was officially confirmed by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam during the 10th Governing Council Meeting, citing IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook.
India is now projected to maintain its status as the fastest-growing major economy, with expected GDP growth of 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, far above the global average.
This economic momentum supports India’s ambitious “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision, aiming to become a developed nation by its 100th year of independence, with potential to soon surpass Germany and become the third-largest economy globally.