EconomySunday, 4 October 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India’s industrial growth accelerates to 8% in August 2026 on manufacturing and electricity gains
Industrial growth in India rose to 8% in August 2026, with manufacturing at 8.95% and electricity at 12.3%.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, India’s industrial growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production and released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, quickened to 8% from 7.35% in July 2026.
Key specifics
- The manufacturing sector grew 8.95% in August 2026.
- The electricity sector rose 12.3%, a 27-month high.
- Capital goods output increased 16.9% in August 2026.
- Consumer durables grew 11.1%, while consumer non-durables returned to 2.05% growth after contracting 0.8% in July 2026.
- The August 2026 growth was the second-highest for the period since April 2024 in the new IIP series.
Exam lens
TNPSC economy question type: identify IIP month, sector-wise growth, and highest/second-highest trends; remember August 2026, 8% overall, 8.95% manufacturing, and 12.3% electricity.