India's August Industrial Output Growth Hits 8% On Manufacturing, Electricity

India made more goods and generated more electricity in August 2026.

Overall industrial production grew by 8% compared with August last year.

Factories were the biggest reason for the increase, with manufacturing rising 9%.

Electricity production grew even faster, helped by unusually hot weather and low rainfall.

Mining production fell during the month.

Many industries, including vehicles and electrical equipment, produced much more than they did a year earlier.

Industrial production has also grown faster during the first five months of the financial year than during the same period last year.

Economists said growth could slow later because costs, interest rates and weaker demand may make production harder.