Calling it the outcome of long-term reforms and decisive leadership, Surinder Verma says India’s rise reflects policy consistency, infrastructure growth and strengthened global economic credibility.
New Delhi | January 1, 2026
India has ushered in the new year with a significant economic milestone, overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by the end of 2025. Reacting to the development, senior journalist Surinder Verma lauded the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the country toward sustained economic growth.
Verma said India’s improved position in global economic rankings is the result of years of structured reforms and a clear policy roadmap rather than a short-term achievement. According to him, surpassing a major economy like Japan highlights the cumulative impact of consistent planning, execution and governance.
He pointed out that the Modi government’s emphasis on infrastructure development, expansion of the manufacturing sector, digital innovation and fiscal discipline has reinforced India’s economic resilience. These measures, Verma noted, have enabled the country to sustain growth even amid global uncertainties.
Describing the milestone as a validation of leadership, Verma said becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy demands long-term vision, policy stability and the courage to implement difficult but necessary reforms.
With this achievement, India now trails only the United States, China and Germany in terms of nominal GDP. Verma observed that the milestone goes beyond numbers, signalling India’s growing influence, reliability and stature in the global economic landscape.
As the nation begins 2026, he added, this progress should be viewed as a source of national confidence and a key step in India’s journey toward becoming a leading global economic power.
