India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with its nominal GDP reaching approximately $4.19 trillion—just edging out Japan’s $4.18 trillion in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook Wikipediamint. Buoyed by a robust Q4 FY25 growth forecast of 7% from Union Bank of India—driven by private-sector momentum, rural demand revival, and mega-events like the Mahakumbh—India’s economic ascent underscores its emergence as a formidable global powerhouse Republic World. This milestone, confirmed by NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, marks a pivotal shift in global GDP rankings and highlights India’s sustained growth trajectory ahead of its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
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- IMF Data: The IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook projects India’s nominal GDP at $4.187 trillion versus Japan’s $4.186 trillion, confirming the overtake mint.
- Multiple Reputable Sources: LiveMint, Zee News, and DD News all report the same IMF figures and ranking, lending strong corroboration DD NewsZee News.
- Expert Confirmation: NITI Aayog’s CEO publicly cited IMF data at the Governing Council Meeting, further validating the claim Republic World.
