TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's factory output tumbled last month driven by typhoon-led disruptions in motor vehicle production and weak U.S. sales, with the government and analysts cautioning about a subdued outlook that raises the hurdle for a solid economic recovery.

Japan's factory output fell 3.3% in August from the previous month, versus a median market forecast for a 0.9% drop, government data showed on Monday. Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy,

Growth in India's manufacturing industry cooled to an eight-month low in September as solid demand and output eased slightly, according to a business survey that also showed weaker price increases despite rising input cost inflation.

The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 49.8, slightly beating the 49.5 expected among economists polled by Reuters.

Growth in India's manufacturing industry cooled to an eight-month low in September as solid demand and output eased slightly, according to a business survey that also showed weaker price increases despite rising input cost inflation.