Growth in Index of Industrial Production

Notes

• Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 23-month high growth rate of 7.3% in June 2026.
• Manufacturing sector growth was driven by both domestic and external demand.
• Consumer durables sector maintained growth above 7% for two consecutive months; non-durables reached a six-month high.
• Merchandise exports grew by 15.5% in June 2026, according to the Commerce Ministry.
• Capital goods sector achieved double-digit growth, a trend observed in eight of the last 10 months.
• Electricity sector growth hit a 25-month high, attributed to increased demand during a heat wave.
• Mining sector returned to growth in June after four months of contraction, though this is expected to be temporary due to monsoon disruptions.
• Economic risks include potential rural demand slump due to monsoon deficiency, volatility in oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis, and uncertainty in external trade environments.
• Government capital expenditure remains the primary consistent engine of industrial growth in the post-pandemic period.

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This is day 11 of 15 in Upgrades to India's statistical databases, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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