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Industrial output grows 3.2% in December 2024

India's Index of Industrial Production grew 3.2% in December 2024, according to Quick Estimates released on 12 February 2025.

Summary

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.2% in December 2024, down from 5.2% in November, according to Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 12 February 2025. Mining grew 2.6%, manufacturing 3.0% and electricity 6.2%. Among use-based groups, capital goods grew 10.3% and consumer durables 8.3%, while consumer non-durables contracted 7.6%.

Key facts

Released
12 February 2025, MoSPI
IIP growth, December 2024
3.2% (November: 5.2%)
Sectors
Mining 2.6%, manufacturing 3.0%, electricity 6.2%
Capital goods
10.3%
Consumer non-durables
-7.6%

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

Which of the three IIP sectors grew fastest in December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Electricity

Electricity grew 6.2%, ahead of manufacturing (3.0%) and mining (2.6%); overall IIP growth was 3.2%.

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