Manufacturing, capital goods lift IIP growth to 5.2% in Feb., Pg1

Key Highlights:

• India's industrial activity grew by 5.2% in February 2026, according to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data.
• Manufacturing sector growth accelerated to 6% in February, up from 5.3% the previous month.
• The capital goods sector saw a nine-month high growth of 12.5% in February 2026.
• The consumer durables sector contracted by 2.1%, marking its worst performance in 27 months.

Detailed Insights:

IIP Performance

Key Concepts Involved:

• Index of Industrial Production (IIP): An index that shows the growth rates of various industry groups in the economy during a specified period.
• Manufacturing Sector: The sector of the economy that involves the transformation of raw materials into finished goods on a large scale.
• Capital Goods Sector: Industries that produce tangible, fixed assets used for production in other businesses.