Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Indian Manufacturing Sales Rise in FY25, Led by Key Sectors
In India, companies that make things saw their sales go up by 6% in the last year, which is better than the year before.
This growth was mainly due to sales of cars, electronics, food, and medicine.
Some industries, like oil and steel, didn't do as well.
The cost of the materials these companies use also increased, making it more expensive to make things.
Sales of listed manufacturing companies in India increased by 6% in FY25.
This growth is an improvement from the 3.5% growth in the previous year.
Key drivers of growth included automobiles, electrical machinery, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
Petroleum and iron & steel sectors saw a contraction in sales.
Raw material costs rose, increasing the raw material to sales ratio.
- Who
- Listed manufacturing companies and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- What
- Sales performance of listed manufacturing companies in India.
- When
- FY25
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand the financial performance of the manufacturing sector
Positive Trends
Economic Challenges
Economic Outlook
Positive Trends
Sales growth of key sectors indicates economic resilience.
Economic Challenges
Rising input costs and moderating profit growth signal potential challenges ahead.
- Manufacturing Sales Growth (FY25)
- 6%
- Manufacturing Sales Growth (Previous Year)
- 3.5%
- Raw Material to Sales Ratio (FY25)
- 55.7%
- Raw Material to Sales Ratio (Previous Year)
- 54.2%
- Manufacturing Companies Operating Profit Growth (FY25)
- 6%
Sources
India’s economic activities resilient amidst global uncertainties: RBI Bulletin
Amid global uncertainties, indicators point towards resilient economic activity in India: RBI Bulletin
RBI’s Bulletin Flags Strong Rural Revival, Industrial Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
Indian economy resilient despite global economy being in a state of flux: RBI bulletin
Key indicators point at economic resilience despite global tensions: RBI Bulletin
Amid elevated global uncertainty, Indian economy remains resilient, says RBI bulletin article
Bank credit growth slows to 9.9% in May; deposits outpace lending - Telegraph India
Consumer Confidence in India Rises Sharply In June 2025, Second-Highest Globally: LSEG-Ipsos Index
Can India's manufacturing sector and merchandise exports be new engines of growth?
