Industrial production growth slows to 4.8% in January
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- YoY in January
- 4.8%
- in December
- 7.8%
- Production IIP reached
- 169.4
- and electricity
- 5.1%
- due to increased
- 13.2%
India’s industrial output grew by 4.8% YoY in January 2026, down from 7.8% in December. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) reached 169.4, with manufacturing rising 4.8% and electricity 5.1%. Key contributors included basic metals, which surged 13.2% due to increased alloy steel production.
This slowdown may indicate a cooling industrial momentum, impacting market sentiment in related sectors.
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.