Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion, the government said, underlining the country's strong growth momentum despite global uncertainties.

With sustained expansion, India is now poised to surpass Germany to claim the third spot by 2030.

According to a government release outlining key reforms in 2025, India's economy is projected to grow to USD 7.3 trillion by the end of the decade. The United States remains the world's largest economy, followed by China in second place.

India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy globally. Real GDP growth rose to 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2025-26, compared to 7.8 per cent in the first quart...