Index of Industrial Production

March 2, 2026 5:41 PM

Industrial production growth slows to 4.8% in January; manufacturing, electricity sectors expand

India’s industrial output posted a modest uptick in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recording a year-on-year growth of 4.8 per cent, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday. The growth rate marked a decline from December’s revised quick estimate of 7.8 per cent, signalling a moderation in overall industrial momentum as the new calendar year began. Manufacturing grew by 4.8 per cent, electricity by 5.1 per c...

January 20, 2026 6:31 PM

India’s core sector grows 3.7% in December 2025 on higher output of cement, steel and coal

India's eight core infrastructure industries recorded a 3.7 per cent growth in December 2025, supported by higher production of cement, steel, coal, electricity and fertilisers, said the Commerce & Industry Ministry on Tuesday. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which tracks the performance of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity, rose to 175.7 points in December 2025, compared to 169.4 points in the same month last year. The cor...

December 1, 2025 5:40 PM

India’s industrial production edges up 0.4% in October 2025: MOSPI

India’s industrial output registered a modest rise of 0.4 percent in October 2025 compared with the same month last year, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI) on Monday. The latest “Quick Estimate” of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) -- based on base year 2011–12 -- stood at 150.9 in October 2025, up from 150.3 in October 2024. The meagre growth comes even though manufacturing -- the largest component of ind...

September 22, 2025 10:47 PM

India’s eight core industries post 13-month high growth of 6.3% in August

India’s eight core industries recorded a robust growth of 6.3% in August 2025, the highest in 13 months, driven by strong performances in steel, coal, and cement production, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which tracks the combined output of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity, accounts for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The ICI gr...

June 30, 2025 4:45 PM

India’s industrial output grows by 1.2% in May 2025

India’s industrial production recorded a modest growth of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, according to the latest Quick Estimates released under the revised calendar for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The latest data shows a slight moderation in growth when compared to April 2025, when the IIP had registered an increase of 2.7 per cent. The overall index for May stood at 156.6, up from 154.7 in the corresponding month last year. Sector-wise, the manufacturing segment was the main driver,...

April 14, 2025 2:17 PM

Crisil projects 6.5% GDP growth for India in FY26, flags US tariffs as key risk

Global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected India's GDP to grow by 6.5% in fiscal 2026, while cautioning that US tariff hikes remain a significant downside risk to the forecast. Despite external headwinds, Crisil expects monetary easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to offer some cushion, along with other positive domestic developments. “Interest rate cuts, income tax relief, and easing inflation are expected to boost consumption this fiscal. Additionally, a normal monsoon cou...

April 11, 2025 6:19 PM

India’s industrial output grows 2.9% in February 2025

India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 2.9% year-on-year in February 2025, a moderate expansion compared to the 5.0% growth recorded in January, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data reflects a mixed performance across sectors. Manufacturing, which has the highest weight in the IIP, grew 2.9%, while electricity generation rose 3.6% and mining increased by 1.6%. The overall IIP stood at 151.3 in February, up from 147.1 in the same month last...