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India's Industrial Output Surges 6.7% in November, Led by Manufacturing Boom

India's industrial production grew by 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, according to official data. The expansion was primarily driven by a robust 8% growth in the manufacturing sector, with basic metals, pharmaceuticals, and motor vehicles leading the charge. The mining sector also rebounded with 5.4% growth, aided by the end of the monsoon season and strong iron ore production. Key contributors from a use-based perspective were infrastructure and construction goods, intermediate goods, and consumer goods.

Key Points: India's Industrial Output Grows 6.7% in Nov, Manufacturing Up 8%

  • Manufacturing surged 8%
  • Mining rebounded to 5.4% growth
  • Auto sector a top contributor
  • Infrastructure goods drove use-based growth
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India's industrial output rises 6.7% in November led by manufacturing

India's IIP grew 6.7% in November 2025, driven by strong 8% manufacturing growth in metals, pharma, and autos. Mining also rebounded.

"The growth is led by the manufacture of basic metals and fabricated metal products, pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles. - Ministry of Statistics"

New Delhi, December 29

The Index of Industrial Production recorded a 6.7 per cent year-on-year growth in November 2025, driven by 8 per cent growth in the manufacturing sector, the data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said on Monday.

The growth is led by the manufacture of basic metals and fabricated metal products, pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles, it added.

Growth in the Mining sector at 5.4 per cent has also rebounded due to the closure of the monsoon season and strong growth in metallic minerals such as Iron ore. The growth rate for Electricity was recorded at (-)1.5 per cent.

In the manufacturing sector, the top three positive contributors for November are: "Manufacture of basic metals" (10.2%), "Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products" (10.5%) and "Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers" (11.9%).

Further, the manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers, under the item groups "Auto components/ spares and accessories," "Commercial Vehicles," and "Passenger cars," has shown a significant contribution to growth, it said.

Under the use-based classification, infrastructure and construction goods, intermediate goods, and consumer goods emerged as key contributors to the overall increase in industrial output.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see pharmaceuticals doing well. After the pandemic, it's crucial we become a global hub for medicine. But the negative growth in electricity is a bit worrying. How can industry grow if power supply is an issue?
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Rohit P
The auto sector boom is great for cities like Pune and Chennai. As someone in the component industry, I can feel the positive momentum. Demand is up.
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Sarah B
While the numbers look positive, I hope this growth is sustainable and inclusive. The article mentions consumer goods, but are we seeing a real increase in purchasing power for the average family? That's the true test.
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Vikram M
Mining rebounding after monsoon is expected, but good to see the data confirm it. Infrastructure and construction goods leading is a sign of continued government spending on projects. Solid numbers overall!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, we must look beyond the headline figure. A (-)1.5% in electricity generation is a red flag. It indicates potential supply-side constraints that could hamper future growth if not addressed. The focus should be on holistic infrastructure development.

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