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India's Industrial Production Surges 8% in August, Manufacturing Rises 9%
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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India’s industrial output jumped 8% in August, with the manufacturing sector up 9%, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
India's industrial production registered a notable increase of 8% in August, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
The manufacturing segment contributed the bulk of this rise, posting a 9% uptick, while the rest of the industrial sector also saw gains.
These figures reflect a continued recovery in the manufacturing base after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain constraints.
The data, which covers the 12-month period ending in August, will be closely watched by policymakers and investors as it signals the health of the industrial economy and informs decisions on fiscal and monetary measures.
The manufacturing segment contributed the bulk of this rise, posting a 9% uptick, while the rest of the industrial sector also saw gains.
These figures reflect a continued recovery in the manufacturing base after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain constraints.
The data, which covers the 12-month period ending in August, will be closely watched by policymakers and investors as it signals the health of the industrial economy and informs decisions on fiscal and monetary measures.