India’s industrial growth showed a modest rise of 3% in March 2025, up from 2.7% in February, according to data released by the government on April 28. The uptick in industrial production, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was largely driven by a slight improvement in infrastructure industries during the month.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
March industrial growth rose to 3% from 2.7% in February.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The increase in IIP is attributed to growth in key infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The core sector, which contributes 40% to the IIP, recorded a growth of 3.8% in March, an improvement from 3.4% in February. The strong performance in steel, cement, and electricity generation played a major role in this growth.<\/p>\n
Steel sector: The steel sector showed a growth of 7.1% in March, up from 6.9% in February, signaling a steady improvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Cement sector: Cement production grew by 11.6% in March compared to 10.8% the previous month, reflecting increased demand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Electricity generation: Electricity generation experienced the largest surge, growing by 6.2%, up from 3.6% in February, driven by rising temperatures and increased consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
The core sector grew by 3.8%, up from 3.4% in February.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Key sectors contributing to growth: Steel, Cement, and Electricity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While March saw a slight improvement in industrial growth, India\u2019s industrial performance for the entire financial year 2025 remained subdued. The overall industrial growth for FY25 stood at 4%, a sharp decline from the 5.9% growth recorded in FY24.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
FY25 industrial growth registered just 4%, down from 5.9% in FY24.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Consumer non-durables and manufacturing showed muted growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Consumer non-durables, which are considered a proxy for urban demand, showed contraction for the majority of the year. On the other hand, consumer durables, which reflect rural demand, demonstrated better growth, pointing to a shift in consumer spending patterns between urban and rural areas.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
Consumer non-durables contracted, indicating weak urban demand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Consumer durables showed better results, reflecting rural demand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Manufacturing growth has remained lackluster throughout FY25. The government now expects the sector to grow by just over 4%, a significant slowdown compared to the 12% growth recorded in the previous fiscal year.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
Manufacturing growth expected to be just over 4%, down from 12% in FY24.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The government’s revised growth forecast for the sector highlights slower economic momentum.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The overall economic growth of India is projected to slow down further. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that India\u2019s economic growth will slip to 6.2% in FY26, down from earlier estimates. Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to weigh heavily on India\u2019s growth prospects.<\/p>\n
Highlights:<\/p>\n
India\u2019s economic growth is expected to fall to 6.2% in FY26.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Global trade tensions and tariffs could further dampen economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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