Industrial Production Growth Surges to 8% in August
India's industrial production rose by 8% in August 2026, up from 4.7% a year earlier, driven by strong manufacturing and electricity sectors. Manufacturing grew 9%, led by motor vehicles, electricals, and machinery. Electricity and gas supply expanded 12.3% due to heat wave conditions. Mining contracted 5.6%. For April-August 2026, industrial growth was 6.7%, higher than last year's 4.2%.
TOI Business·3h ago·New Delhi



