IIP growth rises to 8% in August 2026 on new series
Why in the news
Factory and utility output picked up speed in August 2026, giving the industrial growth figure its second-best reading under the revised series.
Key facts
- IIP growth: 8% in August 2026.
- July 2026 growth was 7.35%.
- Drivers: manufacturing, electricity, capital goods and consumer goods.
- Second-highest growth since April 2024 under the new IIP series.
| Month | IIP growth |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.8% |
| August 2026 | 8% |
| July 2026 | 7.35% |
Exam angle
- Index tracked: Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- August 2026 growth: 8%; July: 7.35%.
- Highest recent reading: 8.8% in June 2026.