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India set to overtake Japan as fourth-largest economy in 2027

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India set to overtake Japan as fourth-largest economy in 2027

India is expected to overtake Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2027, with gross domestic product estimated at $4.52 trillion. Its growth is projected to reach 7% in 2026, while Japan’s is forecast to slow to 0.7%, according to International Monetary Fund projections.

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