The Hindu Editorial • April 01, 2026 • Read Original

Unexpected surge: On India’s industrial growth

The Index of Industrial Production diverges from previous data

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Analysis of editorial from The Hindu newspaper on April 01, 2026

Unexpected surge: On India’s industrial growth

The Index of Industrial Production diverges from previous data

India Industrial GrowthIIPCore Industries IndexManufacturing SectorConsumer Sentiment

Sentences

Sentence 1 of 25

English Original

India’s industrial growth held a positive surprise in February 2026, coming in at 5.2%, marginally faster than the growth in January.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

India’s industrial

The increase in output from Indian factories and sectors like mining and electricity

Part 2

held

Presented or showed (used for reporting data results)

Part 3

a positive surprise

Better news than what experts were expecting

Part 4

in February 2026

During the second month of the 2026 calendar year

Part 5

coming in at 5.2%, faster than the growth in January

Being recorded at 5.2%, which is just slightly more than the growth rate in the previous month

Context and Background

Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

The IIP is an index that tracks the growth of various industrial sectors in the Indian economy, such as mining, manufacturing, and electricity. It is released monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO) and serves as a key indicator of industrial activity.

Sentence 2 of 25

English Original

Apart from November and December last year, February’s industrial performance — as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — was the best in nearly two years.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Apart from November and December last year

Except for the months of November and December in the previous year (2025)

Part 2

February’s industrial — as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) —

The state of industrial work in February 2026, calculated using the IIP formula

Part 3

was

Existed as (linking the subject to its description)

Part 4

the best in nearly two years

The highest recording compared to all other months in the last 24 months

Sentence 3 of 25

English Original

Why this was a surprise was because this performance diverges quite sharply from what was indicated by the Index of Eight Core Industries released earlier this month.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Why this was a surprise

The reason for this being unexpected

Part 2

was

Is/was (linking verb)

Part 3

because this performance quite sharply from what was by the Index of Eight Core Industries released earlier this month

Because these results were very different from the earlier report about the eight main industries

Sentence 4 of 25

English Original

The eight core sectors — crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, coal, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity — saw their combined growth slow to 2.3% in February, about half the growth rate in January.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The eight — crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, coal, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity —

The eight most important parts of India’s industry that everything else depends on

Part 2

saw

Observed or experienced (used for noting data trends)

Part 3

their combined growth

The total growth percentage calculated for all these eight industries together

Part 4

slow to 2.3% in February, about half the growth rate in January

Reduced to 2.3% in February, which was about 50% less than the growth they had in January

Context and Background

Index of Eight Core Industries

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures the production performance of eight foundational industries: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. These sectors account for 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Sentence 5 of 25

English Original

These core sectors have a weightage of about 40% in the IIP, and so the expectation was that they would drag the IIP down too.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

These core sectors

The eight main industries mentioned in the previous sentence

Part 2

have

Possess or account for (showing significance)

Part 3

a of about 40%

A 40% importance or share in the total calculation

Part 4

in the IIP

Within the Index of Industrial Production report

Part 5

the expectation

What people thought would happen based on the data

Part 6

was

Linked the thought to the result

Part 7

that they would drag the IIP down too

That their slow growth would make the total industrial production number lower

Sentence 6 of 25

English Original

Yet, something else happened.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Yet

But however (used for contrast with what was expected)

Part 2

something else

A different event than what people thought would happen

Part 3

happened

Occurred or took place

Sentence 7 of 25

English Original

This would imply that sectors outside the core ones did well.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The fact that the overall industrial growth (IIP) was high despite the core sectors being slow

Part 2

would

Suggests or points toward a logical conclusion

Part 3

that sectors outside the core ones did well

That other industries (like textiles, electronics, etc.) performed better than expected

Sentence 8 of 25

English Original

Most notably, the manufacturing sector in the IIP saw growth accelerate to a respectable 6% in February.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Most

Most importantly or especially worthy of notice

Part 2

the in the IIP

The part of the industrial report that counts things made in factories (like cars, mobile phones, etc.)

Part 3

saw

Reported or experienced (for data trends)

Part 4

growth

Increase in activity or production

Part 5

to a 6% in February

Speed up to reach 6%, which is a reasonably good growth rate

Sentence 9 of 25

English Original

The capital goods sector’s growth accelerated to a 28-month high of 12.5%, on an already strong base of 8.1%.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The sector’s growth

The increase in the production of machines and equipment used to make other goods

Part 2

accelerated

Sped up or increased at a faster rate

Part 3

to a 28-month high of 12.5%

Reaching its highest point in the last 28 months, at 12.5%

Part 4

on an already strong base of 8.1%

This high growth happened even though the growth last year was also very good (8.1%)

Context and Background

Role of Capital Goods

The capital goods sector is often considered a proxy for investment in the economy. When companies buy more machinery and equipment (capital goods), it usually indicates that they are expanding their production capacity, which is a positive sign for future economic growth.

Sentence 10 of 25

English Original

These are good signs for labour and capital.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

These

The high growth rates in manufacturing and capital goods industries mentioned before

Part 2

are

Occupy a state or status of

Part 3

good signs for and

Positive indicators for job creators (labour) and money/investment (capital)

Sentence 11 of 25

English Original

What is more concerning is that some elements of consumer demand are going in the opposite direction.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

What is more

The thing that is causing more worry

Part 2

Is (linking verb)

Part 3

that some elements of are going in the opposite direction

That some parts of how much people are buying are actually decreasing instead of increasing

Sentence 12 of 25

English Original

Consumer durables grew 7.3%, but consumer non-durables contracted 0.6%, the second consecutive month of shrinkage.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Consumer

Goods that last a long time, like TV, Fridge, or Cars

Part 2

grew

Increased in number or amount

Part 3

7.3%

The percentage by which it increased

Part 4

consumer

Goods that are used up quickly, like food, soap, or shampoo

Part 5

Became smaller in amount or size

Part 6

0.6%

The percentage by which it decreased

Part 7

the second month of

The second month in a row where the numbers went down

Context and Background

Durables vs. Non-Durables

Consumer durables include high-value items intended for long-term use (e.g., electronic appliances). Consumer non-durables include items like essential food, groceries, and toiletries. A contraction in non-durables often suggests that mass consumption or daily spending by common people is struggling.

Sentence 13 of 25

English Original

It had contracted in February last year as well, so this was not a statistical anomaly.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The consumer non-durables sector (the goods that people use up quickly)

Part 2

had contracted

Had decreased or shrunk in size in the past

Part 3

in February last year as well

During the month of February in the year 2025 too

Part 4

this

The current decrease in numbers

Part 5

was

Existed (linking verb)

Part 6

not a statistical

Not just a random or strange mistake in the numbers; it’s a real trend

Sentence 14 of 25

English Original

In general, spending on non-durables involves greater discretion on a day-to-day basis, and so is a better gauge of consumer sentiment.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

In general

Usually or mostly true in most situations

Part 2

spending on non-durables

The money people use to buy daily items like food and soap

Part 3

involves

Contains or includes as a part of it

Part 4

greater

More careful thinking about whether to spend money or not

Part 5

on a day-to-day basis

In the choices people make every single day

Part 6

Is (linking verb)

Part 7

a better of consumer

A more accurate way to measure how people feel about their money and the economy

Sentence 15 of 25

English Original

At the moment, at least this data suggest that sentiment is low.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

At the moment

Right now; currently

Part 2

at least

Regardless of other factors (showing one definite point)

Part 3

this data

The information about industrial production and sales

Part 4

suggest

Indicates or points to a certain conclusion

Part 5

that sentiment is low

That people are not feeling very confident or happy about spending their money

Sentence 16 of 25

English Original

This also correlates with the new series of national accounts data showing that household expenditure has had a shrinking contribution to GDP.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The fact that consumer sentiment is low and non-durables’ sales are shrinking

Part 2

also

In addition to other points already mentioned

Part 3

Matches or shows a connection with something else

Part 4

with the new series of national accounts data showing that has had a contribution to

With the latest government reports that show families are spending less money as a part of the whole country’s income

Context and Background

National Accounts & Household Spending

National accounts provide a comprehensive picture of a country’s economic activity. Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HFCE) is a major component of India’s GDP. If households spend less, it indicates weak demand, which can eventually slow down industrial growth and overall economic progress.

Sentence 17 of 25

English Original

The government should also look into why the IIP and the Eight Core Industries index moved in opposite directions in February.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The government

The ruling body of the country (the Indian government)

Part 2

should also

Ought to investigate or examine the reasons behind a situation

Part 3

why the IIP and the Eight Core Industries index moved in opposite directions in February

Why one set of numbers showed high growth while the other showed a slowdown during the same month

Sentence 18 of 25

English Original

The two are normally highly correlated, and so a divergence is immediately noteworthy.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The two

The IIP (Index of Industrial Production) and the Eight Core Industries index

Part 2

are

Exist in a state of (linking verb)

Part 3

normally highly

Usually move in the same direction, when one goes up, the other usually goes up too

Part 4

A situation where the two indices go in different directions or show different results

Part 5

Is (linking verb)

Part 6

immediately

Important enough to be noticed right away because it is unusual

Sentence 19 of 25

English Original

From the looks of things, February’s strong IIP performance is likely to be a short-lived acceleration.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

From the looks of things

Based on the current situation and signs we see

Part 2

February’s strong IIP performance

The good industrial production results seen in the month of February

Part 3

is likely to be

Is probably going to happen or stay in a certain way

Part 4

An increase in speed or growth that will not last for a long time

Sentence 20 of 25

English Original

The West Asia crisis is already having an impact on the economy.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The West Asia

The ongoing political or military problems in Middle Eastern countries

Part 2

is having

Is currently creating or showing (a result)

Part 3

already

Before now or before a particular time

Part 4

A marked effect or influence of one thing on another

Part 5

on the economy

Regarding the country’s system of money and business

Sentence 21 of 25

English Original

The monthly economic review by the Finance Ministry has said that early high-frequency economic indicators for March are pointing towards a “moderation in economic momentum”.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The monthly economic review by the

The official report published every month by the government’s finance department

Part 2

has said

Has officially stated or reported

Part 3

that early high-frequency economic indicators for March are pointing towards a “ in economic ”

That the first data from March suggests the economy is starting to grow more slowly

Sentence 22 of 25

English Original

The longer the war persists, the sharper this “moderation” is likely to be.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The longer the war

As the time of the conflict continues more and more

Part 2

the sharper this “moderation”

The more intense or serious the economic slowdown becomes

Part 3

is likely to be

Is probably going to be (showing prediction)

Sentence 23 of 25

English Original

On a positive note, while what is being measured might turn dismal, how it is being measured will soon improve.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On a positive note

Looking at the good side of the situation

Part 2

what is being measured

The economic data and production numbers themselves

Part 3

might turn

Could possibly become

Part 4

Very bad, sad, or showing no hope

Part 5

how it is being measured

The system or series of data used to calculate the numbers

Part 6

will improve

Is going to get better or more accurate

Part 7

soon

In a short time from now

Sentence 24 of 25

English Original

The new, upgraded series of IIP data will be released in May.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The new, series of IIP data

The updated version of the industrial production report with more modern calculation methods

Part 2

will be released

Is going to be made available to the public

Part 3

in May

During the fifth month of the year

Sentence 25 of 25

English Original

As the new GDP and CPI have done, the new IIP is sure to provide a clearer picture of the economy — the good and the bad.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

As the new GDP and have done

Following the example of the updated reports for total income (GDP) and prices (CPI)

Part 2

the new IIP

The updated Index of Industrial Production

Part 3

is sure to provide

Will definitely give or show

Part 4

a clearer picture of the economy — the good and the bad

A more accurate and detailed understanding of how the country is doing, including both positive and negative points

Sentence 1 of 25

Sentences Breakdown

Editorial Summary

5-Point Summary

1 India’s industrial growth in February 2026 showed a positive surprise, reaching 5.2% growth.
2 The performance was unexpected because it differed sharply from the slower growth observed in the Eight Core Industries index.
3 While core sectors slowed down, strong performance in manufacturing and capital goods drove the overall industrial growth.
4 A contraction in consumer non-durables indicates that underlying consumer sentiment remains weak among households.
5 The West Asia crisis and other factors suggest a possible slowdown in economic momentum for the month of March.

Tone of the Editorial

Analytical

Why this tone?

The editorial objectively examines the divergence between different industrial indices, providing a detailed breakdown of sectoral performance and consumer sentiment. It balances the positive news of industrial growth with concerns about demand and external geopolitical risks, typical of an analytical economic assessment.

Sentence 1 of 25

India’s industrial growth held a positive surprise in February 2026, coming in at 5.2%, marginally faster than the growth in January.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

India’s industrial growth

The increase in output from Indian factories and sectors like mining and electricity

Part 2

held

Presented or showed (used for reporting data results)

Part 3

a positive surprise

Better news than what experts were expecting

Part 4

in February 2026

During the second month of the 2026 calendar year

Part 5

coming in at 5.2%, marginally faster than the growth in January

Being recorded at 5.2%, which is just slightly more than the growth rate in the previous month

Sentence 2 of 25

Apart from November and December last year, February’s industrial performance — as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — was the best in nearly two years.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Apart from November and December last year

Except for the months of November and December in the previous year (2025)

Part 2

February’s industrial performance — as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) —

The state of industrial work in February 2026, calculated using the IIP formula

Part 3

was

Existed as (linking the subject to its description)

Part 4

the best in nearly two years

The highest recording compared to all other months in the last 24 months

Sentence 3 of 25

Why this was a surprise was because this performance diverges quite sharply from what was indicated by the Index of Eight Core Industries released earlier this month.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Why this was a surprise

The reason for this being unexpected

Part 2

was

Is/was (linking verb)

Part 3

because this performance diverges quite sharply from what was indicated by the Index of Eight Core Industries released earlier this month

Because these results were very different from the earlier report about the eight main industries

Sentence 4 of 25

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The eight core sectors — crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, coal, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity —

The eight most important parts of India’s industry that everything else depends on

Part 2

saw

Observed or experienced (used for noting data trends)

Part 3

their combined growth

The total growth percentage calculated for all these eight industries together

Part 4

slow to 2.3% in February, about half the growth rate in January

Reduced to 2.3% in February, which was about 50% less than the growth they had in January

Sentence 5 of 25

These core sectors have a weightage of about 40% in the IIP, and so the expectation was that they would drag the IIP down too.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

These core sectors

The eight main industries mentioned in the previous sentence

Part 2

have

Possess or account for (showing significance)

Part 3

a weightage of about 40%

A 40% importance or share in the total calculation

Part 4

in the IIP

Within the Index of Industrial Production report

Part 5

the expectation

What people thought would happen based on the data

Part 6

was

Linked the thought to the result

Part 7

that they would drag the IIP down too

That their slow growth would make the total industrial production number lower

Sentence 6 of 25

Yet, something else happened.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Yet

But however (used for contrast with what was expected)

Part 2

something else

A different event than what people thought would happen

Part 3

happened

Occurred or took place

Sentence 7 of 25

This would imply that sectors outside the core ones did well.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The fact that the overall industrial growth (IIP) was high despite the core sectors being slow

Part 2

would imply

Suggests or points toward a logical conclusion

Part 3

that sectors outside the core ones did well

That other industries (like textiles, electronics, etc.) performed better than expected

Sentence 8 of 25

Most notably, the manufacturing sector in the IIP saw growth accelerate to a respectable 6% in February.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Most notably

Most importantly or especially worthy of notice

Part 2

the manufacturing sector in the IIP

The part of the industrial report that counts things made in factories (like cars, mobile phones, etc.)

Part 3

saw

Reported or experienced (for data trends)

Part 4

growth

Increase in activity or production

Part 5

accelerate to a respectable 6% in February

Speed up to reach 6%, which is a reasonably good growth rate

Sentence 9 of 25

The capital goods sector’s growth accelerated to a 28-month high of 12.5%, on an already strong base of 8.1%.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The capital goods sector’s growth

The increase in the production of machines and equipment used to make other goods

Part 2

accelerated

Sped up or increased at a faster rate

Part 3

to a 28-month high of 12.5%

Reaching its highest point in the last 28 months, at 12.5%

Part 4

on an already strong base of 8.1%

This high growth happened even though the growth last year was also very good (8.1%)

Sentence 10 of 25

These are good signs for labour and capital.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

These

The high growth rates in manufacturing and capital goods industries mentioned before

Part 2

are

Occupy a state or status of

Part 3

good signs for labour and capital

Positive indicators for job creators (labour) and money/investment (capital)

Sentence 11 of 25

What is more concerning is that some elements of consumer demand are going in the opposite direction.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

What is more concerning

The thing that is causing more worry

Part 2

Is (linking verb)

Part 3

that some elements of consumer demand are going in the opposite direction

That some parts of how much people are buying are actually decreasing instead of increasing

Sentence 12 of 25

Consumer durables grew 7.3%, but consumer non-durables contracted 0.6%, the second consecutive month of shrinkage.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Consumer durables

Goods that last a long time, like TV, Fridge, or Cars

Part 2

grew

Increased in number or amount

Part 3

7.3%

The percentage by which it increased

Part 4

consumer non-durables

Goods that are used up quickly, like food, soap, or shampoo

Part 5

contracted

Became smaller in amount or size

Part 6

0.6%

The percentage by which it decreased

Part 7

the second consecutive month of shrinkage

The second month in a row where the numbers went down

Sentence 13 of 25

It had contracted in February last year as well, so this was not a statistical anomaly.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The consumer non-durables sector (the goods that people use up quickly)

Part 2

had contracted

Had decreased or shrunk in size in the past

Part 3

in February last year as well

During the month of February in the year 2025 too

Part 4

this

The current decrease in numbers

Part 5

was

Existed (linking verb)

Part 6

not a statistical anomaly

Not just a random or strange mistake in the numbers; it’s a real trend

Sentence 14 of 25

In general, spending on non-durables involves greater discretion on a day-to-day basis, and so is a better gauge of consumer sentiment.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

In general

Usually or mostly true in most situations

Part 2

spending on non-durables

The money people use to buy daily items like food and soap

Part 3

involves

Contains or includes as a part of it

Part 4

greater discretion

More careful thinking about whether to spend money or not

Part 5

on a day-to-day basis

In the choices people make every single day

Part 6

Is (linking verb)

Part 7

a better gauge of consumer sentiment

A more accurate way to measure how people feel about their money and the economy

Sentence 15 of 25

At the moment, at least this data suggest that sentiment is low.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

At the moment

Right now; currently

Part 2

at least

Regardless of other factors (showing one definite point)

Part 3

this data

The information about industrial production and sales

Part 4

suggest

Indicates or points to a certain conclusion

Part 5

that sentiment is low

That people are not feeling very confident or happy about spending their money

Sentence 16 of 25

This also correlates with the new series of national accounts data showing that household expenditure has had a shrinking contribution to GDP.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The fact that consumer sentiment is low and non-durables’ sales are shrinking

Part 2

also

In addition to other points already mentioned

Part 3

correlates

Matches or shows a connection with something else

Part 4

with the new series of national accounts data showing that household expenditure has had a shrinking contribution to GDP

With the latest government reports that show families are spending less money as a part of the whole country’s income

Sentence 17 of 25

The government should also look into why the IIP and the Eight Core Industries index moved in opposite directions in February.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The government

The ruling body of the country (the Indian government)

Part 2

should also look into

Ought to investigate or examine the reasons behind a situation

Part 3

why the IIP and the Eight Core Industries index moved in opposite directions in February

Why one set of numbers showed high growth while the other showed a slowdown during the same month

Sentence 18 of 25

The two are normally highly correlated, and so a divergence is immediately noteworthy.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The two

The IIP (Index of Industrial Production) and the Eight Core Industries index

Part 2

are

Exist in a state of (linking verb)

Part 3

normally highly correlated

Usually move in the same direction, when one goes up, the other usually goes up too

Part 4

a divergence

A situation where the two indices go in different directions or show different results

Part 5

Is (linking verb)

Part 6

immediately noteworthy

Important enough to be noticed right away because it is unusual

Sentence 19 of 25

From the looks of things, February’s strong IIP performance is likely to be a short-lived acceleration.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

From the looks of things

Based on the current situation and signs we see

Part 2

February’s strong IIP performance

The good industrial production results seen in the month of February

Part 3

is likely to be

Is probably going to happen or stay in a certain way

Part 4

a short-lived acceleration

An increase in speed or growth that will not last for a long time

Sentence 20 of 25

The West Asia crisis is already having an impact on the economy.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The West Asia crisis

The ongoing political or military problems in Middle Eastern countries

Part 2

is having

Is currently creating or showing (a result)

Part 3

already

Before now or before a particular time

Part 4

an impact

A marked effect or influence of one thing on another

Part 5

on the economy

Regarding the country’s system of money and business

Sentence 21 of 25

The monthly economic review by the Finance Ministry has said that early high-frequency economic indicators for March are pointing towards a “moderation in economic momentum”.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The monthly economic review by the Finance Ministry

The official report published every month by the government’s finance department

Part 2

has said

Has officially stated or reported

Part 3

that early high-frequency economic indicators for March are pointing towards a “moderation in economic momentum”

That the first data from March suggests the economy is starting to grow more slowly

Sentence 22 of 25

The longer the war persists, the sharper this “moderation” is likely to be.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The longer the war persists

As the time of the conflict continues more and more

Part 2

the sharper this “moderation”

The more intense or serious the economic slowdown becomes

Part 3

is likely to be

Is probably going to be (showing prediction)

Sentence 23 of 25

On a positive note, while what is being measured might turn dismal, how it is being measured will soon improve.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On a positive note

Looking at the good side of the situation

Part 2

what is being measured

The economic data and production numbers themselves

Part 3

might turn

Could possibly become

Part 4

dismal

Very bad, sad, or showing no hope

Part 5

how it is being measured

The system or series of data used to calculate the numbers

Part 6

will improve

Is going to get better or more accurate

Part 7

soon

In a short time from now

Sentence 24 of 25

The new, upgraded series of IIP data will be released in May.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The new, upgraded series of IIP data

The updated version of the industrial production report with more modern calculation methods

Part 2

will be released

Is going to be made available to the public

Part 3

in May

During the fifth month of the year

Sentence 25 of 25

As the new GDP and CPI have done, the new IIP is sure to provide a clearer picture of the economy — the good and the bad.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

As the new GDP and CPI have done

Following the example of the updated reports for total income (GDP) and prices (CPI)

Part 2

the new IIP

The updated Index of Industrial Production

Part 3

is sure to provide

Will definitely give or show

Part 4

a clearer picture of the economy — the good and the bad

A more accurate and detailed understanding of how the country is doing, including both positive and negative points

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