IIP growth at 6.7% in September 2026; manufacturing up 7.6%
Why in the news
Quick estimates released on 28 October 2026 show the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% in September 2026, easing from a revised 7.8% in August.
Key facts
- Index level: 124.3 in September 2026 versus 116.5 in September 2025.
- Base year: 2022-23.
- August revision: from 8% to 7.8%.
- Manufacturing: 17 of 23 industry groups grew; electrical equipment (33.9%), rubber and plastic products (19.9%) and motor vehicles (19%) led.
- Figures are provisional; weighted response rate was 86.5%. October data is due on 30 November 2026.
Sector-wise growth
| Sector | Growth (%) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7.6 |
| Electricity and gas supply | 11.2 |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management | 5.8 |
| Mining and quarrying | -6.2 |
Use-based growth
| Category | Growth (%) |
|---|---|
| Intermediate goods | 12.2 |
| Capital goods | 10.4 |
| Infrastructure/construction goods | 7.2 |
| Consumer durables | 6.0 |
| Primary goods | 4.0 |
| Consumer non-durables | 1.4 |
About IIP
The IIP tracks the short-term change in the volume of industrial output. It is compiled by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and now uses 2022-23 as its base year.
Exam angle
- September 2026 IIP: 6.7%; mining was the only sector to contract.
- Highest use-based growth: intermediate goods (12.2%).
- Top manufacturing group: electrical equipment (33.9%).