India's industrial output slowed sharply to 0.4 per cent in October-the weakest in 14 months-hit by fewer working days, a decline in electricity generation
The slow growth in the month could be attributed to less number of working days because of a number of festivals in the month, including Dussehra, Deepawali and Chhath
The IIP growth for September 2025 stood at 4 per cent, unchanged from August, supported by growth in the manufacturing sector
Manufacturing output expanded 4.8 per cent during September, while the electricity sector grew 3.1 per cent. In contrast, mining activity slipped 0.4 per cent during the period
India's industrial output grew 4% in August 2025, down from 4.3% in July, as manufacturing slowed even as infrastructure goods and mining provided partial support
While the manufacturing sector recorded growth of 3.8 per cent in August, the electricity sector grew by 4.1 per cent, and the mining sector registered 6.0 per cent growth during the same period
July IIP: Manufacturing boosted industrial growth in July, even as mining contracted 7.2% and electricity rose 0.6%, govt data showed
Manufacturing, which carries the largest weight in the IIP, rose 2.6% in May 2025
The government's final consumption expenditure provided a temporary lift to the economy in Q2FY24 but it has since faded sharply, even registering a decline in Q1FY25
Consumer non-durables contracted for 3rd straight month
In the previous session, the Sensex ended 0.02 per cent, or 12.85 points, lower at 74,102.32, while the Nifty50 gained 0.16 per cent, or 37.60 points, to 22,497.90
Data showed that the manufacturing sector (5.8 per cent) led the revival in industrial production, followed by electricity (4.4 per cent) and mining sector (1.9 per cent) during the month
Industrial output in November 2024 grows at 5.2%, up from 3.5% in October 2024
Both Sensex and Nifty closed over 1 per cent lower on Tuesday, November 12, with the Sensex ending at 78,675.18 and the Nifty closing at 23,883.45 levels
Retail inflation: The jump in inflation was due to a rise in food prices as food inflation came in at 9.53 per cent in December
Growth in manufacturing output decelerated to 3.1 per cent, whereas that in electricity and mining accelerated to 4.2 per cent and 7.6 per cent, respectively, from last month
CLOSING BELL ON JUNE 12, 2023: The Nifty reclaimed the 17,600 level; In the broader market, BSE Midcap index advanced 0.5 per cent, and Smallcap added 0.7 per cent on Monday.
One reason for decline is muted domestic demand, particularly in rural areas due to high inflation
Experts say manufacturing is declining due to a slump in overseas demand and production-linked incentive schemes will take time to yield results
Core inflation inches up; manufacturing activity declines