What happened: June 2026 industrial production grew by 7.3%
India’s industrial production in June 2026 grew by 7.3% overall. The Government of India treats the outcome as resilient despite economic headwinds.
Manufacturing-led strength: consumer durables, non-durables, and capital goods
June 2026 shows manufacturing acceleration. Consumer durables grew above 7% for a second consecutive month. Non-durables reached a six-month high. The capital goods sector recorded double-digit growth.
External demand and sector-specific drivers: exports, electricity, and mining
The external-demand signal in the provided data is merchandise export growth of 15.5% in June 2026. Sector movements also include electricity-sector growth associated with heat-wave conditions. Mining is reported to have rebounded after a contraction.
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