INDIA TO OVERTAKE JAPAN AS WORLD FOURTH LARGEST ECONOMY IN 2027 : IMF PROJECTIONS

What happened: The IMF projects India will overtake Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2027, per its Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific released Thursday. Key numbers: India 2026 growth forecast raised to 7%. Fourth-largest economy in 2027. Why it matters: The projection highlights India's growing economic weight despite global uncertainties and energy-related pressures, with the raised forecast reflecting continued momentum.

IMF projects India overtaking Japan as fourth largest economy in 2027.

IMF projects India overtaking Japan as fourth largest economy in 2027. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.