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New Delhi: India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February 2026 as compared to 4.8 percent (Quick Estimate) in the month of January 2026. The jump was mainly due to improvement in manufacturing sector, according to the government official data released on Monday. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released a statement, which mentioned that the factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose by 2.7 per cent in February 2025. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial production growth for January 2026 to 5.1 per cent. It had released the provisional estimate of 4.8 per cent in March 2026. The manufacturing sector's output growth jumped to 6 per cent in February 2026, while it was recorded at 2.8 per cent in the year-ago month. "Within the manufacturing sector, 14 out of 23 industry groups at NIC 2 digit-level have recorded a positive growth in February 2026 over February 2025. The top three positive contributors for the month of February 2026 are - "Manufacture of basic metals" (13.2%), "Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers" (14.9%) and "Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c." (10.2%)," the ministry stated. Mining production also recorded a growth of 3.1 per cent, as compared to a growth of 1.6 per cent recorded a year ago. India's Power generation capacity increased by 2.3 per cent in February 2026, while it stood at 3.6 per cent expansion in the year-ago period. During the April-February period of 2025-26, India's industrial production growth remained flat at 4.1 per cent compared to same period a year ago. Index of Industrial Production - Sectoral (Base: 2011-12=100) Monthly Index of Industrial Production - (2-Digit Level)
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated 4 per cent in August this year driven by a strong performance in the mining sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The industrial growth rate has accelerated for the second month in a row from a four-month high of 3.5 per cent in July which in turn had surged from 1.5 per cent in June. The mining sector bounced back with a strong growth of 6 per cent during August compared to the same month of the previous year, reversing the contra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) India's industrial production growth remained steady at 4 per cent in September this year due to the good performance of the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Tuesday. The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded by 3.2 per cent in September 2024. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial production growth to 4.1 per cent for August 2025 from the provisional estimate of 4 per cent released last month. The latest NSO data showed that the manufacturing sector's output expand ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production grew at four per cent in August, mainly due to better performance by the mining sector, according to government data released on Monday. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for July has been revised upwards to 4.3 per cent from the earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. In August 2024, the IIP recorded flat growth. "With the mining sector growth at six per cent, the All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a four per cent year-on-year growth in August 2025," the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. The mining sector output ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) witnessed a significant slowdown in October 2024, registering a mere 3.5% year-on-year growth. This decline is primarily attributed to weak performance across key sectors like mining, power, and manufacturing. Compared to the robust 11.9% growth in October 2023, the latest figures highlight a concerning trend. New Delhi: India's industrial production (IIP) growth slowed to 3.5 per cent year-on-year in October 2024, mainly due to poor performance of mining, power and manufacturing, as per official data released on Thursday. The IIP recorded a growt ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with NITI Aayog and the World Bank as a knowledge partner, organised a two-day National Workshop entitled 'Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making.' This event took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on June 5 and 6. The National Workshop concluded with a Valedictory Session on 6 June. According to the release, the Valedictory Session was graced by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to GoI as the Chief Guest; Prof. Abhay K ...Read More >
Mining production growth slightly improved to 3.1 per cent. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's industrial production rose 5.2% in February, driven by manufacturing growth * Factory output, measured by IIP, increased 2.7% in February 2025 * January 2026 industrial growth revised to 5.1% from earlier 4.8% estimate Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, mainly due to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for October 2024 registered a modest increase to 3.5 per cent, up from 3.1 per cent in September 2024, according to the Quick Estimates released on December 12. According to the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, sectoral analysis reveals mixed performances. Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity sectors reported growth rates of 0.9 per cent, 4.1 per cent, and 2.0 per cent, respectively. The manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience, with 18 out of 23 industry groups at the 2-digit N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Sunday launched the GoIStats mobile application, an all-encompassing data ecosystem for seamless access to official data. The application features an interactive "Key Trends" dashboard showcasing important socio-economic indicators with dynamic visualizations of critical metrics including GDP, inflation, employment data. Also Read | How To Spot a Fake Website? PIB Fact Check Shares 5 Simple Tips To Identify Fraudulent Sites and Stay Safe From Online Scams ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Sunday launched the GoIStats mobile application, an all-encompassing data ecosystem for seamless access to official data. The application features an interactive "Key Trends" dashboard showcasing important socio-economic indicators with dynamic visualizations of critical metrics including GDP, inflation, employment data. Currently the android version of the mobile application is available free of charge on google play store. The iOS version will be releas ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, mainly due to an improvement in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday. The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), expanded by 2.7 per cent in February 2025, an official statement said. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial production growth for January 2026 to 5.1 per cent from the provisional estimate of 4.8 per cent released earlier this month. The NSO data further showed that the manufacturing sector's output growth accelera ...Read More >
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant chaired a meeting of the group of ministers on analysis of revenue from GST, where it was decided to constitute a group of officers to study issues pertaining to fraud and GST evasion in greater detail. The officers will work on state-wise GST revenue analysis by taking inputs and data from all the states and union territories.Sawant was accompanied by state tax commissioner Sarpreet Singh Gill, additional commissioner for state taxes Vishant Gaunekar, and additional secretary to the CM Upendra Joshi."The aim is to ensure a robust and equitable GST framewor ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Monday announced the successful launch of its Monthly Electricity Futures (ELECMBL) contracts, marking a significant step forward in the development of India's electricity derivatives market. Electricity Futures are standardised financial contracts that allow buyers and sellers to lock in the price of electricity for future delivery at a specified time and quantity. Also Read | Shubhanshu Shukla With Axiom-4 Mission Crew Begins Return Journey to Earth After 18 Days at ISS, Will Splash Down off the Coas ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production growth rose 5.2% year-on-year in February from 5.1% in January, supported by a favourable base and healthy manufacturing output, official data released Monday showed. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) had expanded 2.7% in February 2025. Economists expect growth to moderate in March amid the impact of the Gulf conflict, with ICRA estimating expansion at 3-4% and India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projecting 3.9%. "The growth will decelerate in March, amid the unfolding adverse impact of the West Asia crisis on some manufacturing segments, both ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : The country's industrial output growth accelerated in Feb, led by a recovery in the manufacturing sector, but the West Asia conflict is expected to weigh heavily on the crucial sector in the months ahead.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production rose 5.2 per cent in Feb, a tad higher than the upwardly revised 5.1% in Jan. The manufacturing sector rose 6 per cent in Feb, higher than 2.8 per cent in Feb last year and above the 5.3 per cent in Jan.Within the manufacturing sector, 14 out of 23 industry groups grew in Feb c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industrial output growth slowed to a nine-month low in May as electricity and mining sectors contracted sharply and the key manufacturing sector remained sluggish. This points to some pain for the vital sector against the backdrop of global uncertainties.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 1.2% in May lower than the 2.6% in April and below the 6.3% recorded in May last year. The early onset of the monsoon was seen as a factor behind the contraction of the electricity and mining sectors. The electrici ...Read More >
India's industrial sector recorded a steady growth of 4.0% year-on-year in August 2025, according to the Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This marks an improvement over the 3.5% growth reported in July 2025. The overall IIP for August 2025 stood at 151.7, up from 145.8 in the same month last year.Among the core sectors, mining led the growth with a 6.0% increase, followed by electricity at 4.1% and man ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, mainly due to improvement in manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday. The factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), expanded by 2.7 per cent in February 2025, an official statement said. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial production growth for January 2026 to 5.1 per cent from the provisional estimate of 4.8 per cent released earlier this month. The NSO data further showed that the manufacturing sector's output growth ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 5.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in February 2026, supported by a 6 per cent expansion in the manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, on Monday, highlighted a steady climb in industrial activity compared to the 4.8 per cent growth seen in January 2026. The overall Quick Estimate of the IIP reached 159 for the month, rising from 151.1 in February 2025. The growth remained visible across the primary segments, with the mining sector recording an increase of 3.1 per c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in partnership with NITI Aayog and the World Bank as a knowledge partner, organised a two-day National Workshop entitled "Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making." This event took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on June 5 and 6. The National Workshop concluded with a Valedictory Session on 6 June. Also Read | UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Meets PM Narendra Modi, Expresses Support for India's Fight Against Cross Border Terrorism (See Pics). According to ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's industrial output growth eased slightly in August after a spike in July, and growth was led by a strong performance in the mining sector and production of infrastructure goods, preliminary data from the statistical ministry showed on Monday. The industrial production index rose 4.0 percent year-on-year, which was far less than the 5 percent increase economists had expected. The pace of growth slowed from 4.3 percent in July, which was revised from the 3.5 percent initially estimated, and was the strongest since January. In June, industrial production rose 1.5 percent. A ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production growth recorded a decline to a three-month low of 4.8 per cent in January. The deceleration was a result of subdued performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors, the official data released mentioned on Monday. India's factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), expanded by 5.2 per cent in January 2025. The National Statistics Office (NSO), which releases the data, revised the industrial production growth for December 2025 to 8 per cent from the provisional estimate of 7.8 per cent released in January 2026. The ...Read More >
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes Taking Place Next Month. The Governor spoke to the Labour, Employment Training and Factories (LETF) ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Industrial output growth moderated in Aug, led by manufacturing, which eased during the month after a robust outcome in July. Meanwhile, mining rebounded after four months, and the electricity sector rose to a five-month high.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 4% in Aug, slightly lower than the upwardly revised 4.3% in July. It recorded flat growth in Aug 2024.The slowdown in the manufacturing sector impacted overall expansion as it recorded 3.8% growth in Aug, sharply lower than the 6% in Ju ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India's industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recorded a year-on-year growth of four per cent in August 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday. The growth in August came after the index had risen 3.5 per cent in July 2025. The Quick Estimates of IIP stood at 151.7 in August 2025, higher than 145.8 recorded in the same month last year. Also Read | TCS Layoffs: Employees Claim 'Environment of Fear' With Forced Resignations, Fluidity List; Spokesperson Denies ...Read More >
Economy 1 min read IIP grows 3.5% in October, up from 3.1% a month ago India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 3.5% in October 2024, up from 3.1% in September 2024. This positive growth was driven by strong performance in key sectors like basic metals, electrical equipment, and refined petroleum products. Eighteen out of 23 industry groups showed year-over-year growth, indicating broad-based industrial expansion. The IIP growth rate for the month of October 2024 is 3.5 percent which ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant on China for high-precision tools, specialized machinery, and critical components. Over the past eigh ...Read More >