Industrial output grows 8.0% in August 2026; manufacturing up 9.0%
The Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100), released by MoSPI on 28 September 2026, shows 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July.
Summary
Manufacturing grew 9.0%, Electricity & Gas Supply 12.3% and Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management 6.3%, while Mining & Quarrying contracted 5.6%. The IIP stood at 123.3 against 114.2 in August 2025. MoSPI said manufacturing has grown 8% or more for three consecutive months, a record. The Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month and is revised later.
Key facts
- Released by
- MoSPI, 28 September 2026
- Base year
- 2022-23=100
- IIP growth, Aug 2026
- 8.0% (July 2026: 6.7%)
- Manufacturing
- +9.0%
- Electricity & Gas Supply
- +12.3%
- Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Mgmt
- +6.3%
- Mining & Quarrying
- −5.6%
- Index level
- 123.3 (Aug 2025: 114.2)
- Release schedule
- 28th of every month
Practice MCQs 4 questions
According to the Quick Estimate released on 28 September 2026, what was India's IIP growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 8.0%
IIP grew 8.0% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July 2026.
Which sector of the IIP contracted in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mining & Quarrying
Mining & Quarrying fell 5.6%, while Manufacturing (+9.0%), Electricity & Gas Supply (+12.3%) and Water Supply etc. (+6.3%) grew.
What is the base year of the Index of Industrial Production series used in the August 2026 Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-23
The IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026 uses base 2022-23=100.
Consider the following statements about the IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026: 1. Electricity & Gas Supply recorded the highest sectoral growth. 2. The Quick Estimate of IIP is released on the 12th of every month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Electricity & Gas Supply grew 12.3%, the highest. Statement 2 is wrong: the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month (or the next working day).