New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) slumped to 0.4 per cent in October 2025, marking a slowdown from 4.0 per cent in September, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The moderation in output was largely due to fewer working days during the month, as several major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath fell in October.

The Quick Estimate of IIP stood at 150.9 in October 2025, compared to 150.3 in the same month last year. The three key sectors, Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity, showed mixed trends. Mining recorded a dip of 1.8 per cent, while Manufacturing expanded by 1.8 per cent, and Electricity output dropped sharply by 6.9 per cent. The minist...