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News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, a very positive news has come for the Indian economy. The country’s industrial production (IIP) has gained momentum. According to the latest data for December 2025, the industrial production index has reached the peak of the last 26 months. Before the presentation of the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, this leap in industrial production is being considered a strong step towards the goal of a developed India. IIP Growth: Key figures for December 2025 The country’s industrial growth rate in December 2025 stood at 7.8 percent, which is the highest level in more than two years. Big jump: It was 6.7% in November 2025, which has now increased to 7.8%. Manufacturing boom: Tremendous improvement has been seen in the manufacturing sector, which has increased from 3.7% to 8.1%. Sector-wise performance: * Mining: Growth at the rate of 6.8%. Electricity: Growth at the rate of 6.3% Growth. Which industries won? The most interesting thing in the December data was that certain high-tech and transport sectors have performed well: Computer and electronic products: Highest growth of 34.9%. Automobile sector: Motor vehicle and trailer industry grew by 33.5%. Infrastructure goods: 12.1% growth in the production of infrastructure goods. Consumer goods: Consumer A recovery of 12.3% has been recorded in durables (like fridge, AC etc.) and 8.3% in non-durables (FMCG). Comparative figures at a glance (YoY)SectorFirst (Growth)Now (Dec 2025)IIP (Overall)3.7%7.8%Manufacturing3.7%8.1%Mining2.7%6.8%Consumer Durables8.1%12.3%Infrastructure Goods8.4%12.1%Budget Session 2026 and Next RoadmapWith the address of President Draupadi Murmu in the budget session that started from January 28, the government has made its economic priorities clear.Economic Survey: Tomorrow i.e. on January 29, the Finance Minister will present the Economic Survey in Parliament, in which a more in-depth analysis of these data will be seen.Next Report: IIP data for January 2026 will be released on Monday, March 2, 2026. This surge in industrial production shows that both domestic demand and manufacturing capacity are improving, which raises new hopes for investment and trade in the upcoming Budget.