Industrial Momentum Strengthens As Manufacturing Rises 6%

India’s latest industrial production data highlights strong momentum in manufacturing, which outpaced expectations and boosted overall industrial growth. The figures reflect robust demand across core sectors and reinforce confidence in India’s economic trajectory.

Manufacturing Strength
February manufacturing output surged 6.0% year-on-year, signaling renewed strength in production activity. This growth was a key driver behind the broader industrial output performance, highlighting the sector’s role in sustaining economic expansion.

Industrial Output Trends
Overall industrial output rose 5.2% in February, beating the forecast of 4.2%. For the April–February period, cumulative growth stood at 4.1% year-on-year, reflecting consistent expansion across industries and supporting India’s long-term growth outlook.

Key Highlights

• February manufacturing output rose 6.0% y/y
• Industrial output in February grew 5.2% y/y
• Outperformed Reuters forecast of 4.2% y/y
• April–February industrial output growth at 4.1% y/y
• Manufacturing sector remains key growth driver

Sources: Reuters, Official Data Release