India’s GDP to Reach $5.7 Trillion, Becoming Third Largest by 2028: Morgan Stanley

According to Morgan Stanley, India’s GDP is projected to expand to $5.7 trillion by fiscal 2028, making it the third-largest economy in the world, surpassing Germany and Japan. Currently the fifth-largest economy, India is expected to overtake Japan by 2026 to become the fourth-largest. The country’s share in global GDP is set to rise from 3.5% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2029, driven by strong macroeconomic policies, improved infrastructure, and a growing consumer market. The report also outlines different growth scenarios, with GDP potentially reaching $10.3 trillion by 2035 in a bullish case.

Key Highlights

Projections

  • India’s Current Position: The fifth-largest economy after the US, China, Germany, and Japan in 2023.
  • Growth Projection: GDP is expected to rise from $3.5 trillion in 2023 to $4.7 trillion in 2026, overtaking Japan to become fourth-largest.
  • By 2028: India will surpass Germany, reaching $5.7 trillion, making it the third-largest economy after the US and China.

Historical Position

  • 1990 – 12th largest economy
  • 2000 – 13th position
  • 2020 – 9th position
  • 2023 – 5th position

Global Share of GDP

  • Expected to increase from 3.5% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2029.

Projected GDP Growth by 2035

  • Bearish Scenario – $6.6 trillion
  • Base Scenario – $8.8 trillion
  • Bullish Scenario – $10.3 trillion

Per Capita GDP Projection (2025–2035)

  • 2025 – $2,514
  • 2035 (Bearish) – $4,247
  • 2035 (Base) – $5,683
  • 2035 (Bullish) – $6,706
  • Middle-Income Status – Still below $10,000, meaning India won’t reach middle-income status even in the bullish case.

Factors Driving Growth

  • Macroeconomic stability and policy support
  • Improved infrastructure
  • Growing entrepreneurial sector
  • Rising manufacturing contribution
  • Increasing credit-to-GDP ratio
  • Energy transition and digital growth

Short-Term Growth

  • FY 2025 GDP growth – Expected at 6.3%
  • FY 2026 GDP growth – Expected at 6.5%
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? India’s GDP to Reach $5.7 Trillion, Becoming Third Largest by 2028: Morgan Stanley
India’s GDP in 2023 $3.5 trillion
Projected GDP (2026) $4.7 trillion (4th largest, overtaking Japan)
Projected GDP (2028) $5.7 trillion (3rd largest, overtaking Germany)
Global GDP Share (2029) 4.5% (up from 3.5%)
Projected GDP (2035) $6.6T (Bear), $8.8T (Base), $10.3T (Bull)
Per Capita GDP (2025) $2,514
Per Capita GDP (2035) $4,247 (Bear), $5,683 (Base), $6,706 (Bull)
Middle-Income Threshold $10,000 (India still below this in 2035)
Short-Term Growth (FY 2025-26) 6.3% (2025), 6.5% (2026)
Factors Driving Growth Policy stability, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, energy transition
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