Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said in a post on X on Sunday that India officially overtook Japan to become the world’s 4th largest economy at USD 4.2 trillion under the bold and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“According to IMF data, India will surpass Germany to become the 3rd largest economy by 2028. Today, we are at a juncture where all States must come together and join forces to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat-2047. As the nation marches towards this dream, Andhra Pradesh is set to be India’s growth engine while achieving the goal of Swarna Andhra @ 2047,” Mr. Naidu said.
In his message on X, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said India successfully emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, according to NITI Aayog. This historic achievement demonstrated Mr. Modi’s visionary leadership and the NDA Government’s progressive governance since 2014.
“Over the past decade, under NDA’s good governance, Bharat’s growth story has been driven by innovation, infrastructure, inclusion, and digital transformation. This achievement is more than just economic, it reflects new India’s growing global prominence. This is a significant step towards becoming the world’s 3rd largest economy and leading the way towards Viksit Bharat-2047,” he said.
Published – May 25, 2025 11:10 pm IST
