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India's Industrial Output Slows to 6.7% in July 2026
28 Aug
Summary
- Industrial production grew 6.7% in July 2026, down from June's 7.3%.
- Manufacturing sector saw a 7.3% rise, with key contributions from vehicles and electrical equipment.
- Capital goods surged by 16.1%, driving growth in that segment.
India's industrial production expanded by 6.7 percent in July 2026. This figure represents a deceleration from the 7.3 percent growth recorded in the preceding month of June 2026. The Manufacturing sector was a notable contributor, registering a growth rate of 7.3 percent during July 2026.
Analysis by specific sectors reveals varied performance. While Mining & Quarrying saw a contraction of 0.9 percent, Electricity & Gas Supply and Water Supply experienced robust growth rates of 8.7 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively. Within manufacturing, the "Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers" leading with a 22.2% increase.
The Use-Based Classification highlights significant expansion in Capital Goods, which grew by 16.1 percent. Intermediate Goods and Primary Goods also showed strong positive momentum with growth rates of 10.0 percent and 4.1 percent respectively. Consumer durables also contributed positively, growing by 10.5 percent.
