IIP grows 6.7% in July 2026; manufacturing 7.3%
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MoSPI’s quick estimate on 28 August 2026 shows the Index of Industrial Production grew 6.7 per cent in July 2026 over July 2025, on base 2022-23. Manufacturing grew 7.3 per cent and electricity 8.7 per cent, while mining fell 0.9 per cent. Capital goods rose 16.1 per cent and consumer durables 10.5 per cent.
- Release
- 28 Aug 2026, MoSPI quick estimate
- Base
- 2022-23=100
- IIP July 2026
- 124.8 (117.0 in July 2025); growth 6.7%
- Manufacturing
- 7.3%
- Electricity
- 8.7%
- Mining
- -0.9%
IIP for July 2026: what happened?
IIP tracks the volume of factory, mine and power output each month, and it is released on the 28th. It is the quickest signal of how industry is doing. July’s numbers show investment-linked goods doing well.
- IIP (base 2022-23) grew 6.7% y-o-y in July 2026; manufacturing 7.3%, electricity & gas 8.7% [PIB].
What drove growth?
- 19 of 23 manufacturing groups grew.
- Top contributors: motor vehicles (22.2 per cent), electrical equipment (28.3 per cent) and machinery (12.1 per cent).
- By use: capital goods 16.1 per cent, intermediate goods 10.0 per cent, infrastructure goods 6.9 per cent.
- Consumer non-durables fell 1.0 per cent.
What should we note?
- Quick estimates are revised later; June 2026 was finalised alongside.
- Response rates were 88.9 per cent for July and 93.0 per cent for June.
- August 2026 IIP is due on 28 September 2026.
What can Prelims ask on IIP for July 2026?
- IIP released on 28th of each month; base 2022-23; NIC-2025 classification.
- July 2026: IIP 6.7%; capital goods 16.1%.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-08-28): IIP (base 2022-23) grew 6.7% y-o-y in July 2026; manufacturing 7.3%, electricity & gas 8.7%.
- Industrial momentum indicates investment and demand trends.
Quotable data pointIIP (base 2022-23) grew 6.7% y-o-y in July 2026.
PIB: MoSPI: IIP July 2026, 28 Aug 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: IIP base year, release schedule.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
In the July 2026 IIP, which sector recorded negative growth?
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (MoSPI), 28 Aug 2026.
Questions students ask about this
Which manufacturing groups contributed most?
Motor vehicles (22.2 per cent growth), electrical equipment (28.3 per cent) and machinery and equipment (12.1 per cent).
When is the next IIP release?
The August 2026 IIP will be released on 28 September 2026.
What was IIP growth in July 2026?
6.7 per cent over July 2025.
Which use-based category grew the fastest?
Capital goods, at 16.1 per cent.
What is the base year of the IIP?
2022-23.
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Official source: PIB: MoSPI: IIP July 2026, 28 Aug 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending