Industrial Performance in July
India’s Industrial Production Records Growth in July 2025: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a 3.5% increase in July 2025, marking an improvement over the 1.5% growth recorded in June 2025. The index reached 155.0, compared to 149.8 during the same month last year, reflecting a stronger industrial momentum despite mixed trends across sectors.
Static GK fact: The IIP is considered one of the most important indicators to measure short-term industrial performance in India.
Manufacturing Leads the Growth
The manufacturing industry was the main growth driver, recording a 5.4% expansion. Out of 23 industry groups, 14 posted positive performance.
- Electrical equipment rose sharply by 9%
- Basic metals showed a 7% increase
- Non-metallic mineral products grew by 5%
This growth was supported by increased production of transformers, cement, HR coils, MS slabs, and marble slabs.
Static GK fact: India’s manufacturing sector is one of the largest employers, providing jobs to over 27 million people.
Electricity Steady, Mining Declines
The electricity sector recorded a 0.6% growth, indicating stable energy demand during the month. On the other hand, the mining sector declined sharply by 7.2%, putting downward pressure on the overall IIP.
Static GK Tip: Coal mining contributes more than 70% of India’s electricity generation.
Use-Based Industrial Classification
The breakdown of industrial growth by use categories provides a clearer picture:
- Primary goods slipped by 7%
- Capital goods advanced by 0%
- Intermediate goods registered a 8% rise
- Infrastructure and construction goods recorded the highest growth of 9%
- Consumer durables rose by 7%
- Consumer non-durables edged up by 5%
The strongest momentum came from infrastructure, intermediate goods, and consumer durables, highlighting both investment-led activity and improving household demand.
Static GK fact: The IIP is currently calculated with 2011–12 as the base year.
Data and Revisions
For July 2025, the Quick Estimates were prepared with a response rate of 89.5%, while the final June 2025 figures used a higher response rate of 93.1%. As per schedule, IIP results are published every month on the 28th.
Static GK fact: The first official series of IIP in India was released in 1950, with the base year set at 1937.
Economic Outlook
The July 2025 IIP reflects a balanced recovery, with manufacturing and infrastructure sectors driving growth. Expansion in capital goods and consumer durables shows rising demand, though the mining sector’s decline remains a challenge. Overall, the industrial landscape points towards steady economic resilience.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
India’s Industrial Production Records Growth in July 2025:
| Topic | Detail |
| IIP growth July 2025 | 3.5% year-on-year |
| Previous month growth (June 2025) | 1.5% |
| IIP index value July 2025 | 155.0 |
| Manufacturing growth | 5.4% |
| Mining sector | -7.2% contraction |
| Electricity growth | 0.6% |
| Highest industry growth | Electrical equipment 15.9% |
| Use-based top contributor | Infrastructure/construction goods 11.9% |
| Quick estimate response rate July 2025 | 89.5% |
| IIP release schedule | 28th of every month |
