Tokyo - Japan's industrial output rose 1.2 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms in September, compared to the previous month, the government said Wednesday.

The September growth was supported by automobile, machinery and electronics device sectors, but the government downgraded its assessment, estimating overseas demand for Japanese products would slowdown amid the global financial crisis.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expected the output to fall 2.3 per cent in October and 2.2 per cent in November.

The index of September production at manufacturing and mining sectors stood at 105.8 against 100 for the base year of 2005, the ministry said.

The 1.2-per-cent rise was better than the August reading of 3.5-per-cent and a 0.3-per-cent growth estimated by analysts. (dpa)