India’s July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts

Industrial output eases to 6.7% in July as mining activities contract

According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday, mining and quarrying output fell by 0.9% in July

Industrial Production Sees 6.7% Rise in July Driven by Manufacturing

India's industrial production increased by 6.7 per cent in July 2026, primarily driven by a 7.3 per cent growth in the manufacturing sector and a strong 8.7 per cent rise in electricity and gas supply, despite a contraction in the mining sector.

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One note of concern was the performance of consumer non-durable goods, where production was down 1% in July and up a mere 1.1% over April-July.

India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts

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July’s performance was, however, the second-best growth the Index of Industrial Production has seen since December last year, and was buoyed by the manufacturing and electricity and gas supply sectors

Industrial output growth narrows to 6.7% in July from 8.8% in June

Manufacturing and capital goods drove India’s industrial output in July, keeping overall growth strong despite a slight moderation from June and a dip in mining.