When will India become the third largest economy? Indians think it will be in 2025
Is India moving to the center of the global economic stage?
According to the International Monetary Fund, India will become one of the world's major economic centers in the next few years.
They expect India to overtake Japan in 2025 to emerge as the world's fourth-largest economy. However, this is not the end of the road for India, as it will take two years, in 2027, to become the world's third largest economy.
According to the IMF, India's economy is booming and is the most dynamic economy in the world. By 2025, India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach a staggering $4.3398 trillion, surpassing Japan's $4.3103 trillion, demonstrating the strength and unlimited potential of the Indian economy.
Not only that, but the IMF also predicts that by 2027, India will catch up with and surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest economy.
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised India's GDP growth forecast for 2024-2025 to 6.8%, which is supported by strong domestic demand.
The IMF remains optimistic about India's economic trajectory and highlights strong domestic demand and a growing working-age population as key drivers of growth.
Indian netizen ddwamy said:
According to a recent poll by Morning Consult, Modi has become the world's most popular leader, with a whopping 76 percent approval rating at home.
"He is now in the global spotlight, the only candidate for prime minister, and people across India and the world have high hopes for him. ”
印度人：camelartist
I am glad that India is finally going to become the center of the world economy, which is a certification of international authority, and we all hope that this day will come sooner rather than later.
India will be a bastion of sustainable economic growth in the 21st century, I am proud of India, I am sorry for Modi, and the BJP must remain in power for the next 60 years.
网友:denisephir
Anyone can have a dream, it's the right idea and mindset, but what about the poor in India.
I hope Modi will eliminate all slums, no more child labour, no more exploitation.
Let these people have food, a house to live in, and a job, and they don't have to worry about life.
Netizen GunjanKumar pointed out:
India has always tended to look to the future rather than strive for the present. While the IMF and the World Bank have predicted that China will overtake the United States by 2028, they don't seem to be as obsessed with that prediction as India.
When we compare the prospects of the two countries, it is not difficult to see that India seems to have a "wait until 2047" position. Interestingly, however, even when that year comes, India will cleverly adjust its timeline and set its sights on 2095, which is even more distant.
This makes people wonder: when does 2095 really come, when will India postpone the next transcendence? What kind of deep meaning and expectation is hidden in this attitude of continuous postponement?
Doctor: KayR
The IMF predicted two years ago that India would become the fourth largest country by 2030, but they miscalculated, and this time they are re-projecting.
Obviously they don't know enough about India, which is already growing faster than you can imagine and we will be in fourth place in 2025.
Indian: bobbyhabib
My wish and desire is for India to become the third largest economy in a few years, and hopefully we can do it, and hopefully this day will come sooner rather than later, which also means that India is stronger.
Only we can lead Asia and make Asia stronger, and only we are in the best interests of Asian countries.
I also hope that Asia will also make progress together with Africa. With our shared Asian technology and African resources, we move forward together.
Netizen: Ducky
They see this as a huge achievement. It will be third by 2027, but still more than 500% smaller than second-place China.
Indian: Krisha
India's total exports have reached $770B in 2025, when India will surpass the $1 trillion mark and become the third largest economy.
The number of tourists in India is showing positive growth.
The Indian rupee is one of the best-performing currencies in Asia, with its exchange rate stable against the US dollar, while the yen, South Korean won, and others face depreciation.
American: nverma
It's all thanks to the Bharatiya Janata Party and its amazing team of ministers and officials, and we also want to thank Modi for his achievement.
It's going to happen, and I'm totally bullish on India. My Indian friends, bring this government back, it's the best thing for you.
From the USA with love!
网友:kopsymukoti
The IMF report predicts that India will become the third country by 2027, which is unrealistic and untrue.
India faces many internal challenges. The Modi government needs to prioritize the well-being of its people, build better infrastructure, and then increase military spending
网友：Sathyas
There is nothing to exaggerate. India will continue to face high brain drain rates, low per capita income, rising income inequality, the negative effects of climate change, corruption, problems related to sewage democracy, and more.
印度人：sunrphillip
While this growth is very good for India, there is still a lot to be done in terms of job creation for all, inflation control, infrastructure development, urban planning, urban green spaces, and healthy lifestyles.
A healthy economy is only good if it has healthy people.