IIP Records 6.7 Percent Growth in September 2026
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation · Economy · Posted 28 OCT 2026 4:00PM
What happened
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a year-on-year growth of 6.7% in September 2026, driven by increases in the manufacturing and electricity sectors.
Why it matters for UPSC
This release provides crucial high-frequency data for assessing India's industrial sector performance, directly relevant to the Indian Economy and Planning section of the UPSC syllabus.
Key objectives
- IIP recorded a year-on-year growth of 6.7% in September 2026.
- Manufacturing sector grew by 7.6% and Electricity & Gas Supply sector grew by 11.2% in September 2026.
- Top positive contributors in manufacturing included electrical equipment, motor vehicles, and rubber and plastics products.