India’s industrial production expanded by 5.2% in February 2026, driven primarily by improved performance in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the National Statistics Office.

The growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marks a notable improvement compared to the 2.7% expansion recorded in February 2025.

Additionally, the NSO revised January 2026 industrial output growth upward to 5.1%, compared to the earlier estimate of 4.8%, indicating a strengthening trend in industrial activity.