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Booster dose for the economy before the budget, industrial growth rate reached the highest level in 26 months – ..

Samira Vishwas | January 29, 2026 9:24 AM CST

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 was peak of 26 months Has reached.

Before the presentation of the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, this leap in industrial production is being considered as a strong step towards the goal of a developed India.

IIP Growth: Key Figures for December 2025

Country’s industrial growth rate in December 2025 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%.

The splendor of manufacturing: Tremendous improvement has been seen in the manufacturing sector, which increased from 3.7% 8.1% Has reached.

Sector-wise performance: * Mining: Growth at the rate of 6.8%.

Electricity: Growth at the rate of 6.3%.

Which industries won?

The most interesting thing about the December data was that certain high-tech and transport sectors have performed well:

Computer and Electronic Products: the most 34.9% increase of.

Automobile Sector: in the automotive and trailer industry 33.5% Increase of.

Infrastructure Goods: In the production of infrastructure goods 12.1% The speed of.

Consumer Goods: In consumer durables (like fridge, AC etc.) 12.3% And in non-durables (FMCG) 8.3% Recovery has been recorded.

Comparative figures at a glance (YoY)

Sector	Before (Growth)	Now (Dec 2025)
IIP (overall)	3.7%	7.8%
manufacturing	3.7%	8.1%
Mining	2.7%	6.8%
consumer durables	8.1%	12.3%
infrastructure goods	8.4%	12.1%

Budget session 2026 and the next roadmap

With the address of President Draupadi Murmu in the budget session starting from January 28, the government has made its economic priorities clear.

Economic Survey: tomorrow i.e. 29 January 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 Monday, 2 March 2026 Will be issued on.

This surge in industrial production shows that both domestic demand and manufacturing capacity are improving, which raises new expectations regarding investment and trade in the coming budget.