New Delhi, March 12 -- India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP), a measure of industrial output, recorded a growth of 5.0 per cent compared to the same month last year, as per the quick estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday.

This growth marks a sharp acceleration from the 3.2 per cent growth reported in December 2024, as per the quick estimates released by the ministry's data.

The data reveals positive performance across key sectors of the economy, with growth seen in Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity. The IIP for January 2025 stands at 161.3, up from 153.6 in January 2024, reflecting a broad-based recovery in industrial activity.

The Mining sector recorded a growth of 4.4 p...