Industrial output rises 8% in August 2026 driven by manufacturing growth
· Business · Indian Express, Moneycontrol
India's Index of Industrial Production rose 8% in August 2026 compared to the same month last year, with manufacturing output increasing 9% and contributing three-fourths of the total index. July's growth stood at 7.4%, while the manufacturing sector saw durable goods production rise 11.1% and non-durable goods grow only 2.1%. Policymakers are monitoring the consumer goods segment ahead of the festival season, especially as electronics prices rise due to higher input costs like copper and aluminium.
Why it matters
Households dependent on consumer durables face rising prices for electronics, while the RBI tracks industrial growth as India's economy averaged 6.7% expansion in the first five months of 2026-27.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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