Regulators, courts and agencies on June 1, 2026 confirmed that 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.
Parallel announcements clarified that the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the first quick estimate on June 1, 2026.
Subsequent updates explained that manufacturing output rose 6.2%; electricity and gas supply grew 4.9%; water supply and waste management rose 6.6%.
Separately, mining and quarrying contracted 5.1%, and capital goods posted the strongest use-based growth at 16%.
In addition, the quick estimate IIP index reading was 118.9 in April 2026 versus 113.1 a year earlier.
The same reports noted that moSPI scheduled the next IIP release for May 2026 data on June 29.
Authorities also said intermediate goods grew 7.7% and infrastructure or construction goods rose 7.1% in the April use-based breakdown.
Further context from the day indicated six manufacturing industries contracted in April, including a 12.5% drop in the reported leather category.
Next procedural dates were not immediately revised in the initial statements.
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https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-us-chief-negotiators-to-hold-four-day-trade-talks-from-june-1/article71044303.ece