India’s industrial production grew 2.7% in April

Business Business: India’s industrial output grew 2.7% in April 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to government data. Economists had expected a growth of 1%, which was less than this.

Manufacturing sector output grew 3.4% in April while electricity generation grew 1.1%. At the same time, mining activity declined by 0.2%. Production of consumer durables such as cars and mobile phones also grew by 6.4%. Industrial production was 3% in March and overall it grew by 4% in the financial year 2024-25.