Industrial output grows 1.2% in May 2025
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showing growth of 1.2% in May 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for May 2025 on 30 June 2025, showing growth of 1.2%, down from 2.7% in April 2025. Manufacturing grew 2.6%, while mining (-0.1%) and electricity (-5.8%) contracted. The index stood at 156.6 against 154.7 in May 2024; 13 of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth. The IIP uses base year 2011-12=100, and under the revised calendar the Quick Estimate is now released on the 28th of every month.
Key facts
- IIP growth, May 2025
- 1.2% (April 2025: 2.7%)
- Manufacturing
- 2.6%
- Mining
- -0.1%
- Electricity
- -5.8%
- Index
- 156.6 (May 2024: 154.7)
- Base year
- 2011-12=100
- Release
- 28th of every month (revised calendar)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's IIP growth rate for May 2025 as per the Quick Estimate released on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 1.2%
MoSPI: the IIP growth rate for May 2025 is 1.2%, compared with 2.7% (Quick Estimate) in April 2025.
Which sector recorded the steepest contraction in the IIP for May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Electricity
MoSPI: growth rates for May 2025 were mining (-)0.1%, manufacturing 2.6% and electricity (-)5.8%, so electricity contracted most.
Consider the following about the IIP release of 30 June 2025: 1. The IIP uses base year 2011-12=100. 2. Under the revised calendar, the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month. 3. 13 of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth in May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per MoSPI: base 2011-12=100; release on the 28th of every month (or next working day); 13 out of 23 industry groups at NIC 2-digit level grew.