EconomyMonday, 28 September 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India’s industrial growth rises to 8% in August 2026 on strong manufacturing and electricity output
India’s Index of Industrial Production grew 8% in August 2026, led by manufacturing and electricity sectors.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 8%, up from 7.35% in July 2026, with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation releasing the data on Monday.
Key specifics
- The manufacturing sector grew by 8.95% in August 2026.
- The electricity sector recorded 12.3% growth, a 27-month high.
- The capital goods sector grew by 16.9% in August 2026.
- The consumer durables sector grew by 11.1% in August 2026.
- The new IIP series has data from April 2024, and August 2026 was the second-highest growth period after June 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy data-based MCQ; IIP, 8%, 8.95%, 12.3%, 16.9%, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. TNPSC may ask which sector led industrial growth and what the latest IIP growth rate was.