New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- India's industrial production expanded 7.8% in December, its fastest growth in two years, aided by strong growth in the manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors, official data showed on Wednesday.

Factory output grew in December at more than twice the pace of the 3.7% expansion recorded a year ago. Industrial output grew at an upwardly revised 7.2% in November, showing strong growth on festive demand and the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts.

The manufacturing sector expanded 8.1% in December, its second-fastest expansion this fiscal year. Manufacturing output expanded at an upwardly revised rate of 8.5% in November. It saw a 3.7% growth in December 2024.

Mining output grew 6.8% in December, up from the...