IIP grows 4.0% in September 2025
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What happened
- IIP grew 4.0% in September 2025, led by 4.8% growth in manufacturing; basic metals rose 12.3% and electrical equipment 28.7% [PIB].
Background
- The Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of each month [PIB].
Why it matters
- Mining contracted (-0.4%) as heavy rain hit output.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-28): IIP grew 4.0% in September 2025, led by 4.8% growth in manufacturing; basic metals rose 12.3% and electrical equipment 28.7%.
- Mining contracted (-0.4%) as heavy rain hit output.
Quotable data pointIIP grew 4.0% in September 2025, led by 4.8% growth in manufacturing.
PIB: MoSPI: IIP September 2025, 28 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IIP release.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
IIP growth Sep 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Electrical equipment growth
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
IIP base year (current)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoSPI: IIP September 2025, 28 Oct 2025
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