India's Industrial Growth Rebounds with a 3.1% Rise in September

India's industrial production grew by 3.1% in September 2024 after a contraction in August, driven by improvements in mining, manufacturing, and power generation. The National Statistics Office reported varying growth across sectors, with the manufacturing sector seeing notable contributors like petroleum, metals, and electrical equipment.

India witnessed a rebound in industrial production, recording a 3.1% growth in September 2024, following a slight contraction in the previous month. This recovery was attributed to enhancements across the mining, manufacturing, and power generation sectors.

In a statement by the National Statistics Office (NSO), it was highlighted that while September's growth was promising, it fell short of the 6.4% seen in September 2023. Aditi Nayar, ICRA's chief economist, noted that the broad-based improvement across various segments played a critical role in the September recovery.

Despite the positive trend, the capital goods segment witnessed a slower growth rate of 2.8% compared to the year-ago period. However, the production of consumer durables showed significant expansion, signaling positive signs for the upcoming festive season.

(With inputs from agencies.)