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Delhi: India (r India ) has achieved a major feat. The government has announced that India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan. India’s economy has reached US$4.18 trillion. The government said that India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is on track to surpass Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030.
What did the government say?
A government press release related to the reforms undertaken in the country in 2025 stated: “With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to displace Germany from the third position in the next 2.5 to 3 years with an estimated GDP of US$7.3 trillion by 2030.”
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Growth Momentum Surprises
The government press release stated that the growth momentum has exceeded expectations, with GDP reaching a six-quarter high in the second quarter of 2025-26. This demonstrates India’s resilience amidst ongoing uncertainties in global trade. According to the release, domestic factors, led by robust private consumption, have played a central role in this expansion.
Global Institutions Also Express Confidence in India
The World Bank has projected a growth of 6.5 percent for India in 2026. Moody’s has projected that India will remain the fastest-growing G20 economy with a growth of 6.4 percent in 2026 and 6.5 percent in 2027. The IMF has raised its projections to 6.6 percent for 2025 and 6.2 percent for 2026. The OECD has projected growth of 6.7 percent in 2025 and 6.2 percent in 2026. Furthermore, S&P has projected growth of 6.5 percent in the current fiscal year and 6.7 percent in the next. The Asian Development Bank has raised its 2025 forecast to 7.2 percent; and Fitch has increased its FY2026 estimate to 7.4 percent due to strong consumer demand.
India is one of the fastest-growing major economies.
The government stated, “India is one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is well-positioned to sustain this momentum. With the goal of achieving high middle-income status by its centenary of independence in 2047, the country is moving forward on a strong foundation of economic growth, structural reforms, and social progress.”
