Manufacturing momentum: IIP 3.5% in July, manufacturing 5.4%
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What happened
- IIP grew 3.5% in July 2025, up from 1.5% in June; manufacturing grew 5.4% [PIB].
- Merchandise exports rose 2.52% to US$ 184.13 billion in April-August 2025 [PIB].
Background
- PIB credits PLI, PM MITRA, the National Manufacturing Mission and Skill India [PIB].
Why it matters
- A single month’s jump needs confirming in later data.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-19): IIP grew 3.5% in July 2025, up from 1.5% in June; manufacturing grew 5.4%.
- A single month's jump needs confirming in later data.
Quotable data pointMerchandise exports rose 2.52% to US$ 184.13 billion in April-August 2025.
PIB: India's manufacturing momentum, 19 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IIP numbers.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Manufacturing growth in July 2025 IIP
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: India's manufacturing momentum, 19 Sep 2025
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