Index of Industrial Production grows 6.7% in July 2026
On 28 August 2026, MoSPI's quick estimate showed India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, led by manufacturing (7.3%) and electricity & gas supply (8.7%).
Summary
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, according to the quick estimate released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 28 August 2026. Growth was 7.3% in June 2026. Manufacturing grew 7.3%, electricity & gas supply 8.7% and water supply, sewerage & waste management 7.4%, while mining & quarrying contracted 0.9%. The index stood at 124.8 against 117.0 in July 2025, on the base 2022-23=100. Within manufacturing, 19 of 23 industry groups grew, led by motor vehicles (22.2%), electrical equipment (28.3%) and machinery (12.1%).
Key facts
- IIP growth, July 2026
- 6.7% (June 2026: 7.3%)
- Manufacturing
- 7.3%
- Electricity & gas supply
- 8.7%
- Mining & quarrying
- (-) 0.9%
- Index level
- 124.8 vs 117.0 (July 2025); base 2022-23=100
- Released by
- MoSPI, on the 28th of every month
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's IIP growth rate (quick estimate) for July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 6.7%
The quick estimate put IIP growth for July 2026 at 6.7%; 7.3% was the June 2026 figure and the manufacturing growth rate.
Which IIP sector recorded a contraction in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mining & Quarrying
Mining & quarrying contracted 0.9%, while the other sectors grew.
Consider the following statements about the IIP quick estimate for July 2026: 1. The index is compiled on the base year 2022-23=100. 2. MoSPI releases the IIP quick estimate on the 28th of every month (or the next working day). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the index uses base 2022-23=100 and is released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.