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Index of Industrial Production grows 3.0% in March 2025

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.0% in March 2025 as per Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 28 April 2025.

Summary

India's Index of Industrial Production grew 3.0% in March 2025, as per the Quick Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 28 April 2025, compared with 2.9% in February 2025. Growth in mining, manufacturing and electricity was 0.4%, 3.0% and 6.3% respectively. The IIP Quick Estimate for March 2025 stood at 164.8.

Key facts

IIP growth, March 2025
3.0% (February 2025: 2.9%)
Mining
0.4%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Electricity
6.3%
Index (Quick Estimate)
164.8
Released by
MoSPI, 28 April 2025

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What was India's IIP growth in March 2025 as per the Quick Estimates released on 28 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 3.0%

IIP grew 3.0% in March 2025, compared with 2.9% in February 2025.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following about the IIP Quick Estimates for March 2025: 1. The mining sector grew by 3.0%. 2. The electricity sector grew by 6.3%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. Mining grew 0.4%; manufacturing grew 3.0% and electricity 6.3%.

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