New Delhi, March 31 -- Healthy manufacturing growth pushed up India's industrial output in February, even as rising energy prices and input cost pressures emerged as key concerns for the sector, according to a report by Crisil.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than 5.1 per cent in January, led by improved manufacturing performance.

"The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) edged up to 5.2% on-year in February from 5.1% in January, driven by stronger growth in manufacturing (6% vs 5.3%)," the report said. However, this was "partially offset by slowdown in electricity (2.3% vs 5.1%) and mining (3.1% vs 4.3%)."

The report noted that manufacturing has been the key driver o...