A claim by NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam that India had overtaken Japan to become the 4th-largest global economy was found to be incorrect. The confusion arose because IMF future GDP projections for 2025–26 were mistakenly interpreted as India’s current economic size.

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* NITI Aayog CEO said India is now the 4th-largest economy

* Statement based on IMF projections, not current GDP numbers

* IMF April outlook projected India’s 2025 GDP at ~$4.197T

* Japan’s projected 2025 GDP: ~$4.185T — almost identical

* These are future estimates, not actual 2024–25 GDP

* India’s current GDP remains below Japan’s in global ranking

* Error arose from misreading forecast as real-time data

* IMF tables show India still ranked 5th at present

* Official confirmation: India hasn’t yet overtaken Japan

* Actual ranking shift may happen only when real 2025–26 GDP is recorded