India became the 4th largest economy in the world, leaving behind Japan – Big information in IMF report
Nayi Delhi – India has achieved another big economic milestone. According to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has now become the fourth largest economy in the world, leaving behind Japan.
NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam confirmed this during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on Sunday, 25 May 2025. While talking to the media, he said, “We have become the fourth largest economy. Today we are an economy of USD 4 trillion. This is not my data, this is the official data of the IMF.”
According to the IMF, India’s GDP has reached $4.19 trillion in 2025, while Japan’s GDP is also close to $4.19 trillion, but a little less.
India’s journey: A fast-moving economy
India has grown its economy rapidly in the last few years. Digital infrastructure, manufacturing push, service sector growth and reforms like GST and PLI schemes have boosted the country’s economic growth.
Subrahmanyam further said, “If we continue to work with this speed and planning, then in the next 2 to 3 years India will overtake Germany to become the third largest economy.”
His belief is coupled with confidence that India’s economy will be even more sustainable and inclusive in the future.
List of Top 10 Economies (on the basis of GDP – 2025 IMF Data):
- United States – $30.51 trillion
- China – $19.23 trillion
- Germany – $4.74 trillion
- India – $4.19 trillion
- Japan – $4.19 trillion
- United Kingdom – $3.84 trillion
- France – $3.21 trillion
- Italy – $2.42 trillion
- Canada – $2.23 trillion
- Brazil – $2.13 trillion
All these figures are based on IMF data for 2025, which are calculated according to current market prices.
India’s Future Potential
Experts believe that if India continues to focus on its infrastructure projects, manufacturing capabilities and digital economy, India can become the world’s second largest economy by 2030.
Initiatives like Digital India and Make in India have taken India in a new direction and won the trust of global investors. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has also seen rapid growth.
What are the challenges?
While there is good news of growth on one hand, India also faces some challenges – such as employment creation, income inequality, investment in education and healthcare sectors.
But with the government’s focus on development and long-term planning, these challenges can be turned into opportunities.
Vision of BVR Subrahmanyam
The CEO of NITI Aayog also said that “This is not just a number. It is a proof of India’s economic power, its capacity and its vision.”
Targeting the country’s youth, he said that the real engine of India’s economic growth is its youth power. “If our youth gets the right education and skills, then nothing is impossible for India.”
It is a historic moment for India to leave Japan behind and become the fourth largest economy in the world. This is not just an economic indicator but also strengthens the country’s global image, its political and strategic position.
If India continues its reforms and development goals in the next few years, the day is not far when India will overtake Germany to become the third largest economy – and then be in the global top 2 along with China.
This journey of India is an inspiration – a journey from being a developing nation to becoming a global economic powerhouse.
India is now becoming not just a market but an economic model for the world.