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India's Industrial Growth Hits 4.8% in January, Led by Manufacturing Surge

India's industrial output grew by 4.8% year-on-year in January 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This growth was supported by a 4.8% expansion in the manufacturing sector and a 5.1% rise in electricity production. Within manufacturing, the manufacture of basic metals, motor vehicles, and non-metallic mineral products were the top positive contributors. The January figures follow an even stronger 7.8% surge in industrial production recorded in December 2025.

Key Points: India's Industrial Production Grows 4.8% in January 2026

  • 4.8% IIP growth in January
  • Manufacturing sector grows 4.8%
  • Electricity sector expands 5.1%
  • Basic metals top contributor at 13.2%
  • Follows strong 7.8% growth in December
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India's industrial growth stands at 4.8 pc in Jan boosted by manufacturing, electricity sectors

India's IIP grew 4.8% in January, driven by manufacturing and electricity sectors. Key contributors include basic metals and motor vehicles.

India's industrial growth stands at 4.8 pc in Jan boosted by manufacturing, electricity sectors
"The Index of Industrial Production recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year growth in January - Ministry of Statistics"

New Delhi, March 2

The Index of Industrial Production recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year growth in January, supported by 4.8 per cent growth in manufacturing sector and 5.1 per cent growth in electricity sector, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Monday.

The Quick Estimates of IIP stands at 169.4 against 161.6 in January 2025.

The Indices of Industrial Production for the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors for the month of January 2026 stood at 157.2, 167.2 and 212.1, respectively.

Within the manufacturing sector, 14 out of 23 industry groups at "NIC 2" (National Industrial Classification 2) digit-level have recorded a positive growth in January 2026 over January 2025.

The top three positive contributors for the month of January 2026 are - "Manufacture of basic metals" (13.2 per cent), "Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers" (10.9 per cent) and "Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products" (9.9 per cent).

As per the use base classification, the indices stand at 167.9 for Primary Goods, 124.4 for Capital Goods, 182.8 for Intermediate Goods and 227.7 for Infrastructure/ Construction Goods for the month of January 2026.

Further, the indices for Consumer durables and Consumer non-durables stand at 138.2 and 160.7 respectively, showed the data.

Earlier, India's industrial production surged by 7.8 per cent in December 2025, reaching its highest level in over 2 years, driven by a robust across-the-board growth in the manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors.

This was the second consecutive month of strong year-on-year growth in the country's index of industrial production (IIP) as it came on the back of a 7.2 per cent acceleration in November 2025.

The manufacturing sector recorded an 8.1 per cent growth in December, with 16 out of 23 industry groups recording a positive growth during the month. The top three contributors include the manufacture of basic metals, motor vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The numbers look solid, but I have a respectful critique. The growth in consumer durables (138.2) is good, but non-durables (160.7) is higher. This suggests essential goods are driving consumption, which is fine, but we need to see durable goods demand rise more for sustained economic health.
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Priya S
Bas metals and vehicles leading the pack! This is the result of the government's focus on infrastructure and production-linked incentives. Make in India is showing results. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Growth is positive, but 4.8% is a slowdown from December's 7.8%. Hope it's not a trend. The electricity sector growth is crucial for summer months. Let's see if it can keep up with demand. 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting data. The index for Infrastructure/Construction Goods at 227.7 is very high compared to others. This indicates massive ongoing building activity across the country, which is a strong long-term economic driver.
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Kavya N
As a small business owner, I'm happy to see 14 out of 23 manufacturing groups in positive territory. It means the recovery is broad-based. Hope the benefits reach MSMEs soon. The capital goods number needs to pick up pace though.

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