India’s industrial activity grew at a robust pace in December 2025 with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth accelerating to 7.8% from 6.7% in November 2025, marking the fastest pace in 26 months. The important manufacturing sector, which has a 77.6% weight in the index, grew by 8.1%, slightly slower than 8.5% growth logged in November 2025 but higher than 3.7% growth registered in December 2024. The manufacturing sector was supported by 6.8% growth in mining and 6.3% increase in electricity generation, as per official data. Nayar added that electricity generation grew after contracting in each of the last two months, while the growth in mining output also accelerated as compared to the previous month, supporting the overall IIP growth. Within the manufacturing sector, "Computer, Electronic & Optical Products" category grew by 34.9% in December while the "Motor Vehicles, Trailers & Semi-Trailers" segment surged by 33.5%.

Source: Indian Express January 28, 2026 18:19 UTC