Index of Industrial Production (IIP) indication was up 3.5 percent in July 2025, compared with the same month last year, and this is better compared to the revised figure of 1.5 in June 2025. The total IIP was 155.0 as compared to 149.8 in July 2024, indicating increased performance in the manufacturing sector.
Sector-Wise Growth
- Mining: Declined by 7.2% (index 107.7)
- Manufacturing: Grew by 5.4 percent (index 156.9)
- Electricity: Rose by 0.6% (index 221.5)
The manufacturing sector continued to be the engine, which neutralized mining.
Industry Group Highlights
Among 23 manufacturing industries, 14 had an increase. Top performers included:
- Basic metals: +12.7% (steel products driven)
- Electrical equipment: +15.9% (switchgear, transformers, heaters)
- Non-metallic mineral products: +9.5% (cement and marble products)
Use-Based Trends
- Primary Goods: -1.7%
- Capital Goods: +5.0%
- Intermediate Goods: +5.8%
- Infrastructure/Construction Goods: +11.9%
- Consumer Durables: +7.7%
- Consumer Non-Durables: +0.5%
Infrastructure goods grew and primary goods shrank.
Data Quality and Revisions
July 2025 forecasts were calculated on a response rate of 89.5, and the final data of June was revised on a response rate of 93.1.
Outlook
The August 2025 IIP will be released on 29 September 2025. These trends have attracted close attention of policymakers, because gradual improvement in manufacturing and construction is an indicator of resilience amidst ongoing strain on mining operations.
Month: Current Affairs - August 31, 2025
Category: current affairs daily