India’s Index of Industrial Production records 4.0% growth in September 2025
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 4.0% year-on-year in September 2025, led by a 4.8% increase in the manufacturing sector. Key contributors included a 28.7% surge in electrical equipment manufacturing and a 12.3% rise in basic metals. Other sectors like mining contracted slightly, while infrastructure and consumer durables showed strong growth. The data highlights continued industrial expansion amid diverse sectoral performances.
In September 2025, India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) posted a 4.0% year-on-year growth, consistent with the quick estimates from the previous month. This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector expanding at 4.8%. Within manufacturing, production of electrical equipment soared by 28.7%, and basic metals grew by 12.3%. Meanwhile, the mining sector experienced a slight contraction of 0.4%. Use-based classification data reveals significant growth in infrastructure and construction goods (10.5%) and consumer durables (10.2%), while consumer non-durables declined by 2.9%. The IIP data is compiled from multiple source agencies and is subject to revision in subsequent releases. This industrial growth reflects a varied but largely positive manufacturing landscape, underpinning broader economic activity in India. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation oversees the monthly release of these statistics, with the next index update scheduled for November 28, 2025.
