Industrial Output

Economy

Core sector output flat in October, marking sharpest slowdown in 14 months

The slowdown follows a steady deceleration, with growth having eased to 3.3% in September and 6.5% in August (revised from 6.3%). In comparison, the sector had expanded 2.4% in September 2024.

3 min read20 Nov 2025
Economy

Core sector output hit three-month low in September

Growth contracted in four of eight core sectors in September, and slowed in three others. Steel stood out as the only sector to register annual growth.

2 min read21 Oct 2025
Economy

India’s industrial growth slows to 4% in August on weak manufacturing

The manufacturing sector, which saw steady incremental growth since the beginning of this fiscal year to its fastest expansion of 5.38% in July, slowed to 3.8% in August.

3 min read29 Sep 2025
Economy

Gujarat showcases investment strengths before 45 nations ahead of global investment fair

Gujarat's chief minister pitched the state's industrial strengths to diplomats from 45 countries, ahead of the annual global investment fair. The state looks to enhance international engagement and support local enterprises, positioning itself as a key player in futuristic industries.

1 min read5 Sep 2025
Economy

Industry output grows fastest this fiscal at 3.5% in July, robust manufacturing aids

India’s industrial output rose 3.5% in July, the highest this fiscal year, fueled by manufacturing growth of 5.4%. However, mining and energy pulled down overall expansion due to heavy rain. Experts see good growth in the coming months due to easing taxes, higher consumption demand and rate cuts.

3 min read28 Aug 2025
Economy

GDP watch: India’s growth likely moderated to 6.7% in Q1 on weak demand, tariff blow

Government spending and exports cushioned growth, but private investment and industrial activity stayed weak.Economists warn momentum may cool further as global trade tensions and U.S. tariffs cloud India’s outlook.

1 min read26 Aug 2025
Economy

India's industrial production rises 1.5% in June, at slowest pace in 10 months

The deceleration in India’s industrial production was led by mining and electricity.

2 min read28 Jul 2025
Economy

India's industrial production rises 1.2% in May, at slowest pace in 9 months, as manufacturing momentum weakens

The muted uptick stands in stark contrast to the 6.3% expansion recorded in May last year, highlighting persistent strains across core sectors of the economy.

2 min read30 Jun 2025
Economy

India’s core sector output grows 0.7% in May

The output of eight core infrastructure sectors, which account for two-fifths of India’s industrial output, expanded at its slowest pace in nine months, according to the provisional data released by the commerce ministry.

2 min read20 Jun 2025
Economy

India's core sector growth slows to 2.9% in February

Only three of the eight core industries reported a monthly rise in production, and only two sectors, cement and fertilizers, saw higher output in February.

2 min read28 Mar 2025