India's Industrial Output Surges

India's industrial production, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), surged by 7.8% in December 2025, reaching its highest level in over two years. This growth was broadly based, with significant contributions from manufacturing (8.1%), mining (6.8%), and electricity generation (6.3%). The United Kingdom — Office for National Statistics also revised November 2025's growth upward to 7.2%. Key drivers included strong performances in capital goods, infrastructure/construction goods, and consumer durables, indicating strengthening investment demand and improving consumer spending. This data suggests that India's industrial sector ended 2025 on a strong note, reflecting resilient demand and easing supply-side constraints.