1. Context
• India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth fell to 0.4% in October 2025, the lowest in 14 months.
• The slowdown was driven by:
• Sharp contraction in electricity sector (-6.9%)
• Fall in consumer non-durables (-4.4%)
• Weak manufacturing growth, nearly a two-year low (1.8%)
• Mining also contracted (-1.8%).
• This signals broad-based weakness in industrial activity ahead of a crucial economic quarter.
2. What is IIP?
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a monthly indicator of industrial performance.
It tracks the volume of production in:
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Electricity
Who Measures It?
• Released by the National Statistical Office (NSO)
• Under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).Base Year
• Current base year: 2011–12 (for prelims).
