Senior journalist Surinder Verma credits India’s rise past Japan to long-term reforms, policy stability and decisive governance, calling it a reflection of strengthened economic fundamentals and global confidence.

New Delhi | January 1, 2026

India has entered the new year with a major economic milestone, surpassing Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP. Reacting to the development, senior journalist Surinder Verma lauded the Narendra Modi-led central government, describing the achievement as the outcome of sustained reforms and consistent policy execution.

Verma said the country’s improved global economic standing is not the result of a single year’s performance, but a culmination of years of structural reforms and a clear, long-term economic roadmap. He noted that moving ahead of a mature economy like Japan highlights India’s growing strength and resilience on the global stage.

According to Verma, the government’s continued emphasis on infrastructure development, manufacturing expansion, digital innovation and fiscal discipline has played a crucial role in reinforcing the economy. These measures, he said, have enabled India to sustain growth even amid global uncertainty.

“This milestone reflects the government’s commitment to long-term economic reform and the Prime Minister’s capacity to take firm and forward-looking decisions,” Verma remarked, adding that such progress demands policy continuity and administrative resolve.

With this development, India now stands behind only the United States, China and Germany in nominal GDP rankings. Verma observed that beyond numerical rankings, the achievement signals India’s increasing credibility, influence and leadership in the global economic order.

Welcoming the new year, he said the milestone should be seen as a source of national confidence and a significant step in India’s journey towards becoming a leading global economic power.