India’s Industrial Production Rises 5.2 Percent in February
New Delhi, March 30 – India’s industrial production experienced a growth of 5.2 percent in February, driven primarily by gains in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday.Factory Output Increases
Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose by 2.7 percent in February 2025, as reported in an official statement.Revision of January Data
The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial production growth for January 2025 to 5.1 percent, an increase from the earlier provisional estimate of 4.8 percent.Manufacturing Sector Leads Growth
The NSO data indicated that the manufacturing sector’s output growth accelerated to 6 percent in February 2025, compared to 2.8 percent growth in the previous year. Mining production growth also improved slightly, reaching 3.1 percent, up from 1.6 percent a year ago. Power generation increased by 2.3 percent in February, compared to a 3.6 percent expansion in the previous year.FY25 Industrial Production Flat
During the April-February period of FY25, the country’s industrial production growth remained flat at 4.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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