Industrial Production Slows to 6-Month Low of 2.9% in February 2025:
India’s industrial activity witnessed a marked deceleration in February 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanding at just 2.9%, the slowest pace in six months. The sharp drop was largely attributed to sluggish growth across key sectors—mining, manufacturing, and electricity and the high base effect from the previous year. While most use-based categories registered reduced output, capital goods emerged as the only bright spot with a notable uptick in production.
