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India poised to surpass Japan as world’s fourth‑largest economy by 2025, adviser says
✍️ The Japan Times
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 06:09 AM
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An economic adviser says India will overtake Japan to become the fourth‑largest economy next year, reflecting sustained growth in the Indian economy.
New Delhi – An economic adviser has projected that India will move ahead of Japan to become the world’s fourth‑largest economy by next year. The forecast is based on India’s continued robust growth trajectory, which is outpacing the slower expansion seen in Japan’s economy.
Japan currently occupies the fourth spot in global GDP rankings, while India sits just behind. The adviser highlighted that India’s expanding manufacturing base, rising consumer demand, and ongoing reforms are driving the upward momentum.
If the projection holds, the shift will mark a significant milestone for India’s economic standing on the world stage, underscoring the country’s transition into a major global market.
The prediction aligns with broader expectations that emerging economies will play an increasingly dominant role in global growth, while advanced economies like Japan face demographic and demand‑side challenges.
Analysts will watch upcoming data releases closely to see whether India’s growth sustains the pace needed to overtake Japan as the fourth‑largest economy.
Japan currently occupies the fourth spot in global GDP rankings, while India sits just behind. The adviser highlighted that India’s expanding manufacturing base, rising consumer demand, and ongoing reforms are driving the upward momentum.
If the projection holds, the shift will mark a significant milestone for India’s economic standing on the world stage, underscoring the country’s transition into a major global market.
The prediction aligns with broader expectations that emerging economies will play an increasingly dominant role in global growth, while advanced economies like Japan face demographic and demand‑side challenges.
Analysts will watch upcoming data releases closely to see whether India’s growth sustains the pace needed to overtake Japan as the fourth‑largest economy.