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Industrial output grows 2.7% in April 2025

India's Index of Industrial Production grew 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, led by 3.4% growth in manufacturing, according to MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 May 2025.

Summary

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, down from 3.0% in March, according to the quick estimate released by MoSPI on 28 May 2025. Manufacturing grew 3.4%, electricity 1.1% and mining contracted 0.2%. The index stood at 152.0 against 148.0 in April 2024 (base 2011-12=100). Under a revised calendar, the quick estimate of IIP is now released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.

Key facts

Released
28 May 2025, MoSPI
IIP growth April 2025
2.7% (March: 3.0%)
Sectors
Manufacturing 3.4%; electricity 1.1%; mining −0.2%
Index
152.0 vs 148.0 (base 2011-12)
New release date
28th of every month

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What was India's IIP growth in April 2025 as per the quick estimate?

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Correct answer: C — 2.7%

IIP grew 2.7% in April 2025; 3.0% was March, 3.4% manufacturing and 1.1% electricity.

Q2 Advanced

Under MoSPI's revised calendar announced in May 2025, the quick estimate of IIP is released on which day of every month?

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Correct answer: B — 28th

As per the revised calendar, the quick estimate of IIP is released on the 28th of every month (or the next working day if it is a holiday).

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