The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced that India’s Index of Industrial Production grew by 6.7 percent in July 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year. The expansion was driven by strong performance in manufacturing and the electricity and gas supply sectors. This monthly measurement helps track the health of the country’s industrial output across different industries.
Key numbers and details
The overall IIP stood at 124.8 in July 2026, up from 117.0 in July 2025. Within this:
- Manufacturing sector grew by 7.3 percent, with its index reaching 127.4
- Electricity and Gas Supply expanded by 8.7 percent, reaching an index of 133.5
- Water Supply, Sewerage and Waste Management rose by 7.4 percent to 148.4
- Mining and Quarrying declined by 0.9 percent, falling to 94.4
Within manufacturing, 19 out of 23 industry groups showed positive growth. The strongest performers were electrical equipment manufacturing at 28.3 percent growth, motor vehicles and auto components at 22.2 percent, and machinery and equipment at 12.1 percent.
By product category, capital goods led growth at 16.1 percent, intermediate goods expanded by 10.0 percent, and consumer durables grew by 10.5 percent. Consumer non-durables, however, contracted by 1.0 percent.
This is a quick estimate released on 28 August 2026 based on 88.9 percent of expected data from producing units. These figures may be revised in future releases as additional information arrives from source agencies.
What this means for you
The 6.7 percent growth suggests India’s factories and industries are expanding output, which typically indicates economic activity is picking up. If you work in manufacturing, automotive, electrical equipment or construction-related sectors, this signals industry expansion in your area. For students and job seekers, growing sectors like electrical equipment and motor vehicles represent expanding employment opportunities. The decline in mining and consumer goods should be noted as areas facing headwinds.