India's industrial output slows to 4.8% in January: Report

Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday showed that the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8% year-on-year growth in January 2026, down from a quick estimate of 7.8% in December 2025. The electricity sector witnessed 5.1% growth and the manufacturing sector 4.8%. IIP had grown 5.2% in the same period a year ago.