今日亚洲：印度自称GDP超日本印媒欢呼

Core Viewpoint - India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, and is projected to potentially replace Germany in the next two to three years, aiming for a GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030 [1] Economic Growth - The Indian economy is recognized as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, with favorable conditions to maintain this growth momentum [1] - The population demographic is a significant factor, with over a quarter of India's 1.4 billion people aged between 10 and 26, contrasting with Japan's aging population crisis [1] GDP Projections - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that by 2026, India's GDP will reach $4.51 trillion, while Japan's GDP is expected to be $4.46 trillion, confirming India's position above Japan [1] - The World Bank projects that in 2024, India's per capita GDP will be $2,694, which is only 1/12 of Japan's per capita GDP and 1/20 of Germany's per capita GDP [1]