The growth in the manufacturing sector was 8.6 per cent in August. Industrial production growth slowed to 6.7 per cent in September compared to the previous month, mainly due to sluggish performance in manufacturing and mining activities. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded by 8 per cent in August under the new series, which came into effect from April 1. "In September 2026, the Index of Industrial Production recorded a 6.