Stakeholders responded on June 1, 2026 after factory output growth moderated in April under a rebased index. India’s Index of Industrial Production grew 4.9% year on year in April 2026 under a newly launched series with base year 2022-23.
Related filings and briefings added that the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the first quick estimate on June 1, 2026.
Parallel announcements clarified that manufacturing output rose 6.2%; electricity and gas supply grew 4.9%; water supply and waste management rose 6.6%.
Subsequent updates explained that mining and quarrying contracted 5.1%, and capital goods posted the strongest use-based growth at 16%.
Separately, the quick estimate IIP index reading was 118.9 in April 2026 versus 113.1 a year earlier.
In addition, moSPI scheduled the next IIP release for May 2026 data on June 29.
The same reports noted that intermediate goods grew 7.7% and infrastructure or construction goods rose 7.1% in the April use-based breakdown.
Authorities also said six manufacturing industries contracted in April, including a 12.5% drop in the reported leather category.
Observers will watch whether follow-up orders alter the current framework.
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