India has become the fifth largest economy in the world, overtaking their colonial rulers.Before India gained independence from the British Empire, it was one of the poorest countries in the world. In fact, at that time it was ranked as the 138th largest economy. However, today this country has become a powerhouse and is on its way to becoming a global superpower. The GDP of India is now $2.52 trillion which makes it the fifth largest economy in the world behind China ($12.2 trillion), United States ($19.6 trillion), Japan ($5.9 trillion) and Germany ($3.8 trillion).India has become the fifth largest economy in the world. It overtook its colonial rulers, who were previously considered to be the largest economy in the world. India’s economy was once lagging far behind, but now it has risen to be on par with its former colonial rulers.The rapid economic growth in India is attributed to their strong industrial base and increasing trade with other countries. The country also has a large number of skilled workers, which allows them to produce high-quality products at low costs.
