India 4th Largest Economy 2025
Moving ahead of Japan, Latest IMF Report
India has taken a big step forward in the global economy, moving ahead of Japan to become the fourth largest economy.
This major milestone has been highlighted in the April’25 edition of the World Economic Outlook Report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
According to Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam– India’s GDP has crossed the $4 trillion mark. This achievement shows how India’s economy is growing strongly despite challenges in the global market.
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India 4th Largest Economy 2025 | Expected consistent growth
India’s economic journey is truly impressive. Once a top five economy India has now reached the fourth spot with a GDP that has crossed $4 trillion.
This is a clear indication of the country’s strong policies and resilience to global challenges.
According to the IMF- India’s future looks bright and stable growth is expected in the next few years.
Achieved milestones of India’s economic growth
- India’s GDP has reached $4 trillion, making it the fourth largest economy worldwide.
- This figure has been confirmed by the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook Report (in April’25).
- The announcement was officially made by BVR Subrahmanyam on 25th-May’25.
- India has surpassed Japan’s GDP which is estimated at $4.186 trillion.
- The IMF has also projected India’s GDP to grow to $4.287 trillion by 2025-26.
Top 10 Economies of the World as per 2023 statistics
The largest economies based on GDP
- United States: $27.72 trillion
- China: $17.79 trillion
- Germany: $4.52 trillion
- Japan: $4.20 trillion
- India: $3.56 trillion
- United Kingdom: $3.38 trillion
- France: $3.05 trillion
- Italy: $2.30 trillion
- Brazil: $2.17 trillion
- Canada: $2.14 trillion
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India’s growth forecast for the coming years
The IMF has shared strong predictions for India’s economy-
- India’s GDP is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2025.
- A growth rate of 6.3% is projected for 2026.
- This growth is supported by higher spending in rural areas and strong domestic consumption.
- However, the report mentions that global uncertainties and trade tensions may have a slight impact.
Next target is Germany
If India’s growth continues at this pace, it could soon become the world’s strong third largest economy . The IMF estimates that this change could happen in the next 2 to 3 years.
Germany currently ranks third with a GDP of $4.52 trillion. With India’s continued progress this gap is closing rapidly.
Remarkable Journey, Keep going…
- India has made a historic jump in the global economy.
- The country has officially surpassed Japan in terms of GDP.
- India’s current GDP stands at over $4 trillion.
- The IMF report confirms these numbers and projects further growth.
- By maintaining the current growth rate, India may soon become the third largest economy.
- Domestic consumption and rural spending play a major role in this progress.
Detailed Insights : IMF World Economic Outlook Report (April 2025)
