Index of Industrial Production grows 4.1% in March 2026
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 4.1% year-on-year in March 2026, as per MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 April 2026, with mining up 5.5%, manufacturing 4.3% and electricity 0.8%.
Summary
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 4.1% year-on-year in March 2026, according to the quick estimate released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 28 April 2026, compared with 5.2% (quick estimate) in February 2026. Mining grew 5.5%, manufacturing 4.3% and electricity 0.8%, and the index stood at 173.2 against 166.3 in March 2025 (base 2011â12=100). Within manufacturing, 14 of 23 industry groups grew, led by basic metals (8.6%), motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (18.1%) and machinery and equipment (11.2%).
Key facts
- IIP growth, March 2026
- 4.1% (Feb 2026: 5.2%, quick estimate)
- Sectors
- Mining 5.5%; manufacturing 4.3%; electricity 0.8%
- Index level
- 173.2 (vs 166.3 in March 2025); base 2011â12=100
- Top contributors
- Basic metals 8.6%; motor vehicles 18.1%; machinery 11.2%
- Released
- 28 April 2026, MoSPI
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per MoSPI's quick estimate, by how much did the Index of Industrial Production grow in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B â 4.1%
IIP grew 4.1% in March 2026, compared with 5.2% in February 2026.
Consider the following statements about the IIP for March 2026: 1. Electricity recorded the highest growth among the three sectors. 2. The IIP uses 2011â12 as its base year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B â 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: mining grew fastest (5.5%), electricity grew just 0.8%. Statement 2 is correct.