Index of Industrial Production grows 2.9% in February 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 2.9% in February 2025, down from 5.0% in January, according to quick estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 11 April 2025.
Summary
According to quick estimates released by MoSPI on 11 April 2025, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP, base 2011-12) grew 2.9% in February 2025, compared with 5.0% in January 2025 (quick estimate). Sector-wise growth was 1.6% for mining, 2.9% for manufacturing and 3.6% for electricity. The IIP stood at 151.3 in February 2025 against 147.1 in February 2024. Within manufacturing, 14 of 23 industry groups recorded positive growth. Quick estimates of IIP are released on the 12th of every month with a six-week lag.
Key facts
- February 2025 growth
- 2.9%
- January 2025 growth
- 5.0% (quick estimate)
- Mining / Manufacturing / Electricity
- 1.6% / 2.9% / 3.6%
- Index level
- 151.3 (vs 147.1 in Feb 2024)
- Manufacturing groups with positive growth
- 14 of 23
- Base year
- 2011-12
- Release lag
- six weeks
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's IIP growth in February 2025 according to the quick estimate released on 11 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2.9%
2.9%; 5.0% was January's growth, and 1.6% and 3.6% were the mining and electricity growth rates for February.
Which sector recorded the highest growth in the IIP for February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Electricity
Electricity grew 3.6%, ahead of manufacturing (2.9%) and mining (1.6%).
Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its current base year is 2004-05. 2. Quick estimates are released with a lag of six weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The IIP's current base year is 2011-12, not 2004-05; MoSPI releases quick estimates on the 12th of every month with a six-week lag.