India’s Industrial Output Grows 5.1% in May 2026

India’s factories and power plants had a strong May. One sector alone grew nearly 10%.

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IIP, May 2026

Industrial Output Grows 5.1%

Electricity & Gas Supply+9.9%

Capital Goods+12.9%

Manufacturing+5.5%

Water Supply & Waste Mgmt+5.5%

Mining & Quarrying−1.6%

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India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.1% in May 2026, per MoSPI data released 30 June. Electricity and Gas Supply led, growing 9.9%; Mining and Quarrying was the only segment to contract.

For the index itself — its methodology, base year, and sector weights — see IndEco0110 — Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

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1. India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by what percentage in May 2026?

4.7%

4.9%

5.1%

5.5%

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