IIP grows 4.0% in August 2025
What happened
- IIP grew 4.0% in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July; mining 6.0%, manufacturing 3.8%, electricity 4.1% [PIB].
- Basic metals grew 12.2% and motor vehicles 9.8% [PIB].
Background
- The Quick Estimate will now be released on the 28th of every month [PIB].
Why it matters
- Mining led the month, helped by a weaker base.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-29): IIP grew 4.0% in August 2025, up from 3.5% in July; mining 6.0%, manufacturing 3.8%, electricity 4.1%.
- Mining led the month, helped by a weaker base.
Quotable data pointBasic metals grew 12.2% and motor vehicles 9.8%.
PIB: IIP August 2025, 29 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IIP release date.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
IIP Quick Estimate is now released on
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: IIP August 2025, 29 Sep 2025
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