Question 1
India’s IIP Growth at 6.7% in September 2026
By Rakesh Kushwaha, Lead Tech & Exam Analyst
Economy & Banking
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded year-on-year growth of 6.7% in September 2026, down from the revised 7.8% growth in August.
Why Is It in News?
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the quick estimates of the Index of Industrial Production for September 2026 on 28 October 2026.
About
The Index of Industrial Production measures changes in the production output of India’s industrial sectors. It is an important indicator of industrial activity and economic performance.
Key Points
- Released By: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- September 2026 IIP Growth: 6.7% year-on-year.
- August 2026 Growth: 7.8%, as per the revised estimate.
- Manufacturing Growth: 7.6%.
- Electricity and Gas Supply Growth: 11.2%.
- Mining and Quarrying: Contracted by 6.2%.
- Water Supply, Sewerage and Waste Management: Grew by 5.8%.
- IIP Base Year: 2022–23 = 100.
- Industrial Production Index: 124.3 in September 2026, compared with 116.5 in September 2025.
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Which ministry released India's IIP data for September 2026?
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