India’s industrial production increased by 1.5% in June 2025, according to the Ministry of Statistics. This is an improvement over the 1.2% growth rate seen in May. The manufacturing sector was the primary driver of the increase, up 3.9% year-on-year in June. This sector is crucial for generating employment opportunities for engineering and university graduates nationwide.
Out of 23 manufacturing industry sectors, 15 reported positive growth in June compared to the previous year. The production of basic metals (9.6%), coke and refined petroleum products (4.2%), and fabricated metal products excluding machinery and equipment (15.2%) all increased significantly. Mild steel slabs, HR coils, sheets, and steel pipes and tubes all helped to drive up basic metal output.
Capital goods production, a measure of investment activity, rose by 3.5%. This surge is interpreted as a sign of increased industrial infrastructure and capacity creation. Consumer durables, which include goods such as refrigerators and televisions, increased by 2.9%, indicating robust consumer demand fuelled by rising incomes.
However, electricity generation fell by 2.6%, and mining output dropped by 8.7%, pulling down overall industrial performance.
