Indian Industry Sees Robust Gains in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
Indian Industry Sees Robust Gains in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
According to government data, India’s industrial output rose at its fastest pace in more than two years last December, driven by strong manufacturing and mining activity.
Overall Performance
December 2025 Growth: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surged to a 7.8% year-over-year increase, marking a more than two-year high.
Revisions: November 2025 growth was revised upward from an initial 6.7% to 7.2%.
Fiscal Year-to-Date (FY26): Despite the December spike, cumulative growth for April–December slowed slightly to 3.9%, compared to 4.1% during the same period the previous year.
Sector-Specific Growth
Manufacturing: The largest sector expanded by 8.1% in December, a jump from the 3.7% recorded in December 2024.
Mining: Output grew by 6.8%, significantly outperforming the 2.7% growth seen in the year-ago month.
Electricity: Generation increased by 6.3%, remaining steady compared to the 6.2% growth from the previous year.
Use-Based Classification
Infrastructure & Construction: Led the charge with a 12.1% increase, fueled by government spending and project execution.
Consumer Goods: Both segments saw a strong rebound. Consumer durables (appliances, electronics) jumped 12.3%, while consumer non-durables grew by 8.3%, reversing previous months of volatility.
Intermediate & Primary Goods: Intermediate goods rose 7.5%, suggesting smoother supply chains, while primary goods saw a more modest 4.4% uptick.
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