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India's Manufacturing Soars: 9% Growth in August Signals Sustained Economic Surge
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News18•03-10-2026, 21:41
India's Manufacturing Soars: 9% Growth in August Signals Sustained Economic Surge
- •India's manufacturing output surged 9% year-on-year in August 2026, marking the third consecutive month of 8% or higher expansion, indicating a sustained growth trend.
- •The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose to 8%, driven primarily by manufacturing, which accounts for 76% of the new IIP series with a 2022-23 base year.
- •Growth was broad-based across 18 of 23 industry groups, with electrical equipment (30.9%), other transport equipment (25.3%), and motor vehicles (25.2%) leading the charge.
- •Capital goods output grew 16.9%, intermediate goods 13.7%, and consumer durables 11.1%, signaling a robust investment cycle and not just festive season restocking.
- •Government initiatives like Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and public capital expenditure have fueled this growth, attracting significant investment and boosting domestic production across various sectors.
Key Questions Answered
India's manufacturing output rose 9% year-on-year in August 2026, marking the third consecutive month that the sector expanded by 8% or more.
Electrical equipment led the sector with 30.9% growth, followed by other transport equipment at 25.3% and motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers at 25.2%.
The broader Index of Industrial Production reached 8% growth in August 2026, pulling the index level up to 123.3 compared to 114.2 in August 2025.
