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India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 4% in September 2025 — unchanged from the growth recorded in August — according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

The Quick Estimate of IIP stood at 152.8 in September 2025, compared to 146.9 a year ago, reflecting steady expansion across key sectors. Among the three major sectors, manufacturing grew by 4.8%, while electricity rose 3.1%. Mining output, however, slipped marginally by 0.4%.

Within manufacturing, 13 of the 23 industry groups recorded positive growth. The top performers included basic metals (up 12.3%), electrical equipment (up 28.7%), and motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (up 14.6%). Growth in these industries was driven by strong output in items like mild steel coils and sheets, electric heaters, transformers, and auto components.

As per the use-based classification, production of infrastructure/construction goods grew the fastest at 10.5%, followed by consumer durables (10.2%) and intermediate goods (5.3%). Primary goods and capital goods rose 1.4% and 4.7%, respectively, while consumer non-durables saw a decline of 2.9%.

The weighted response rates for the compilation of the Quick Estimates stood at 88.67% for September and 92.61% for the final August revision, ensuring robust data reliability.

The steady 4% industrial growth highlights sustained momentum in manufacturing and infrastructure-related sectors, supported by domestic demand and improving supply conditions. The next IIP release, covering October 2025 data, will be published on November 28, 2025.