India’s Industrial Production Growth September 2026
Key points
Why in the News?
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 6.7% year-on-year growth in September 2026, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 28 October 2026. Industrial growth moderated from August’s revised growth rate of 7.8%.
Key Highlights
Industrial production growth: 6.7% in September 2026
Previous month: 7.8% in August 2026 (revised figure)
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 index: 124.3 in September 2026, compared with 116.5 in September 2025
Data released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Sector-Wise Industrial Performance
Industrial production showed mixed performance across major sectors in September 2026.
Sector | Growth in September 2026 |
|---|---|
Manufacturing | 7.6% |
Electricity and gas supply | 11.2% |
Water supply, sewerage and waste management | 5.8% |
Mining and quarrying | -6.2% |
Manufacturing remained an important contributor to industrial growth, while electricity and gas supply recorded stronger growth. Mining and quarrying contracted during the month.
Which Industries Recorded Strong Growth?
Within the manufacturing sector, 17 out of 23 industry groups recorded positive growth compared with September 2025.
The leading contributors included:
Electrical equipment manufacturing: 33.9% growth
Rubber and plastics products: 19.9% growth
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers: 19.0% growth
These figures highlight the contribution of selected manufacturing industries to India's overall industrial output.
What Is the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
The Index of Industrial Production is an important economic indicator that measures changes in the volume of industrial production over time.
It helps assess the performance of India's industrial sector and provides information about changes in manufacturing, mining and electricity-related activity.
The IIP is compiled and released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI.
Three Major Sectors of IIP
Mining: Covers the extraction of minerals and related activities.
Manufacturing: Covers the production and processing of goods in factories.
Electricity: Measures electricity generation and related activity included in the index.
The index also provides information through use-based classifications, such as primary goods, capital goods, intermediate goods, infrastructure and construction goods, consumer durables and consumer non-durables.
Why Is Industrial Production Important?
Industrial production is an important indicator of economic activity because it reflects changes in manufacturing output, infrastructure-related production and other industrial operations.
Higher industrial output can support employment, investment, supply chains and economic growth. However, a single month's IIP figure does not by itself determine the overall performance of the economy.
The September 2026 data showed that industrial production continued to expand, although the growth rate was lower than the revised figure for August.
Important Facts for Competitive Exams
IIP: Index of Industrial Production
Released by: National Statistical Office (NSO), under MoSPI
September 2026 IIP growth: 6.7%
Manufacturing growth: 7.6%
Electricity and gas supply growth: 11.2%
Mining and quarrying growth: -6.2%
IIP base year: 2022–23 = 100
Data release date: 28 October 2026
Conclusion
India’s industrial production grew by 6.7% in September 2026. Manufacturing and electricity-related activity supported the expansion, while contraction in mining and quarrying weighed on the overall performance. The latest IIP data provides an important snapshot of industrial activity and is useful for understanding India's economic trends.
