MUMBAI: Manufacturing sector activity saw the weakest growth in two years in December on account of softer expansions in new orders, prompting firms to limit input purchases and job creation. "Even with easing growth momentum, the manufacturing industry wrapped up 2025 in good shape. The end of 2025 was characterised by a loss of growth momentum across several measures tracked by the survey. New export orders rose by the lowest extent in 14 months. "We have seen a steady spell of softer growth in new export orders.

Source: Indian Express January 02, 2026 19:00 UTC