India's index of industrial production growth slowed to a seven-month low of 2.9% in February, compared to a 5% increase in January 2025.
The slowdown in industrial output growth was broad-based, with all the use-based categories, as well as two of the three primary sectors, witnessing a slower growth in February compared to the previous month.
Manufacturing activity expanded on an annual basis by 2.9%, compared to 5.8% in the preceding month.
The output of mining and electricity—the other two main factors determining the IIP—grew by 1.6% and 3.6%, respectively in February.