Bharat Progress Report 2025–26 Says India Rose to Fourth-Largest Economy in 2025
The foundation’s audit cites 101 milestones across finance, technology, infrastructure, space, clean energy.
Overview
- The report estimates nominal GDP at about $4.18 trillion in 2025 with 8.2% growth, indicating India overtook Japan for fourth place.
- It states India is on course to become the world’s third-largest economy based on current momentum.
- Highlighted indicators include a record ₹2.17 lakh crore GST haul in April 2025, mutual fund assets above ₹80 lakh crore, and cumulative FDI exceeding $1.15 trillion.
- Digital milestones feature monthly UPI transactions topping ₹21 lakh crore and Aadhaar authentications crossing one billion, which the report links to broader financial inclusion.
- Infrastructure and technology gains cited include the Chenab Rail Bridge inauguration, expansion of Vande Bharat trains and highways, ISRO’s SpaDeX docking demo, and non-fossil power capacity reaching 50% five years early.