Index of Industrial Production grows 4.0% in September 2025, led by manufacturing
The Index of Industrial Production grew 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, driven by 4.8% growth in manufacturing, according to the quick estimate released on 28 October 2025.
Summary
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, according to the quick estimate released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 28 October 2025. Manufacturing grew 4.8% and electricity 3.1%, while mining contracted 0.4%. The index stood at 152.8 against 146.9 in September 2024. The top positive contributors in manufacturing were basic metals (12.3%), electrical equipment (28.7%) and motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (14.6%). By use-based classification, infrastructure/construction goods grew 10.5% and consumer durables 10.2%. The quick estimate of IIP is released on the 28th of every month.
Key facts
- Released
- 28 Oct 2025, MoSPI
- IIP growth (Sep 2025)
- 4.0%
- Sectors
- Mining -0.4%, Manufacturing 4.8%, Electricity 3.1%
- Index
- 152.8 vs 146.9 (Sep 2024)
- Top contributors
- Basic metals 12.3%, electrical equipment 28.7%, motor vehicles 14.6%
- Use-based
- Infrastructure/construction goods 10.5%, consumer durables 10.2%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the year-on-year growth of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in September 2025 as per the quick estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 4.0%
MoSPI: IIP recorded 4.0% year-on-year growth in September 2025.
What was the growth rate of the manufacturing sector in the IIP for September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 4.8%
Manufacturing grew 4.8% in September 2025; electricity grew 3.1%.
Which of the three IIP sectors recorded negative growth in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mining
Mining contracted by 0.4% in September 2025, while manufacturing (4.8%) and electricity (3.1%) grew.