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India's Industrial Growth Hits 5.2% in Feb, Manufacturing Leads at 6%

India's industrial output growth accelerated to 5.2% in February, up from 4.8% in January, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing segment, which holds over three-fourths weight in the Index of Industrial Production, posted a robust 6% growth year-on-year. Key drivers included double-digit expansion in capital goods, basic metals, and infrastructure goods, reflecting strong investment and government spending. The rise in consumer durables production also indicates strengthening domestic demand amid rising incomes.

Key Points: India's Industrial Growth Accelerates to 5.2% in February

  • Manufacturing sector grew 6% in February
  • Capital goods production surged 12.5%
  • Consumer durables output rose 7.3%
  • Infrastructure goods saw 11.5% growth
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India's industrial growth accelerates to 5.2 pc in Feb

India's IIP growth rose to 5.2% in Feb, driven by strong 6% manufacturing expansion and double-digit growth in capital goods.

"The high manufacturing growth augurs well as the sector plays a key role in providing quality jobs - Ministry of Statistics"

New Delhi, March 30

India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production, accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February compared to the same month of the previous year. The high manufacturing growth augurs well as the sector plays a key role in providing quality jobs to the young graduates passing out from the country's engineering institutes and universities.

Within the manufacturing sector, 14 out of 23 industry groups have recorded a positive growth in February 2026 over February 2025.

The top three positive contributors are manufacture of basic metals which include steel products, motor vehicles, and machinery and equipment which include tractors. These three segments recorded a double digit growth.

The mining sector posted a 3.1 per cent growth in February while electricity generation went up by 2.3 per cent during the month.

The figures on use-based classification show that the production of capital goods, which comprise machines used in factories, jumped by 12.5 per cent in February this year. This segment reflects the real investment taking place in the economy which has a multiplier effect on the creation of jobs and incomes going ahead.

There was also a 7.3 per cent increase in the production of consumer durables such as electronic goods, refrigerators, and TVs during February reflecting the higher consumer demand for these items amid rising incomes.

The infrastructure and constructions goods sector also recorded a strong double digit growth of 11.5 per cent during the month driven by the Government's big ticket investments in highways, ports and railway projects which create large-scale employment and drive up the overall economic growth rate.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good numbers, but I hope this growth is inclusive and reaches the smaller towns too. The article mentions young graduates getting jobs, which is crucial. We need to ensure the manufacturing boom creates quality employment, not just contract labour.
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Rohit P
The 7.3% jump in consumer durables is telling. People are buying more fridges, TVs, and electronics. This is a direct sign of rising disposable incomes in middle-class households. The economic momentum is real! 🚀
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Sarah B
As someone who follows global economies, India's consistent industrial growth is impressive. The focus on infrastructure (highways, ports) creating an 11.5% growth is a smart long-term strategy. It builds the foundation for decades of growth.
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Vikram M
Steel, vehicles, and tractors leading the charge! This is the backbone of a self-reliant economy. However, the electricity growth at only 2.3% is a bit of a concern. We need more power to fuel this industrial expansion sustainably.
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Kavya N
Positive news, but let's not forget the ground reality for MSMEs. Are these 14 growing industry groups including smaller players, or is it just the big corporates? The data needs to be broken down further to show if the growth is broad-based.
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