The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for the month of August is recorded at 4% from earlier 3.5% in the month of July.

The growth rates of the three sectors including Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity for August are 6%, 3.8% and 4.1% respectively, data by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said.

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The top three positive contributors for August were Manufacture of basic metals (12.2%), Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products (5.4%) and Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (9.8%).

Bank of Baroda in a report has said on a FYTD basis for April to August 2025, the industrial output registered slower growth at 2.8% compared with 4.3% in April to August 2024.

This is led by a continued weakness in mini

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