# India's Industrial Output Grows 6.7% in September

> India's industrial output grew 6.7% in September, down from August's 7.8% but up from 6.1% a year earlier.
- Title: India's Industrial Output Grows 6.7% in September · mint
- Summary: India's industrial output grew 6.7% in September, down from August's 7.8% but up from 6.1% a year earlier.
- Keywords: industrial output, manufacturing, electricity generation, mining, capital goods, consumer goods, iip, mospi, september 2026, india, news, India's
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/economy/industrial-output-growth-a-tad-slower-at-6-7-in-september-expansion-led-by-manufacturing-electricity-generation-11793186294012.html
- Author: Subhash Narayan
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:08:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: industrial output, manufacturing, electricity generation, mining, capital goods, consumer goods, iip, mospi, september 2026, india, news
## Industrial Output Growth
India's industrial output growth moderated to 6.7% in September from 8% in August.
## Growth Compared to Previous Months
The September growth was lower than August's 7.8% but higher than the 6.1% growth recorded a year earlier.
## Manufacturing Performance
Manufacturing grew 7.6%, down from 8.6% the month before, while mining output fell 6.2%.
## Electricity Generation
Electricity generation rose by 11.2% as demand remained strong.
## Capital Goods Output
Capital goods output rose sharply by 10.4%, signaling improved business investment.
## Consumer Goods Output
Everyday consumer goods output grew just 1.4%, suggesting households are spending carefully.
## Core Industries Growth
India's nine core industries grew at a historic high of 7.9% in September 2026.
## Mining Decline
Mining output contracted 6.2% year-on-year in September, down from a 4.6% contraction in August.
## New IIP Series
The new IIP series uses 2022-23 as the base year, replacing the 2011-12 series.
## Sectoral Breakdown
17 of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth, with rubber and plastic products rising 19.9%.
## Investment Trends
Capital goods output rose 10.4%, infrastructure goods grew 7.2%, and intermediate goods expanded 12.2%.
## Future Outlook
Economists expect IIP growth to stay above 7% but below August's 7.8% for the quarter.
## Key takeaway

India's industrial output grew 6.7% in September, led by manufacturing and electricity generation, with mining output declining.