New Delhi, May 6 -- India is likely gallop past Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) has projected, with Germany next in its sights for the third position.

The IMF projects India's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) to rise to $4.187 trillion in 2025, pulling ahead of Japan's estimated $4.186 trillion by a whisker.

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This shift would mark a significant milestone in India's economic ascent, underscoring its resilience and sustained growth momentum amid global uncertainties.

Despite the rise, India will continue to trail behind the US and China...