India’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew at 1.5 per cent in June this year compared to 1.2 per cent in May, according to quick estimates. It stood at 153.3 in the month against 151 in June last year. The IIP growth rates of the manufacturing and electricity sector in the month were 3.9 per cent and minus 2.6 per cent respectively; the indices for these two sectors were 152.3 and 217.1 respectively, a release from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said. India’s index of industrial production grew at 1.5 per cent in June compared to 1.2 per cent in May, quick estimates show; it stood at 153.3 against 151 in June 2024. The IIP growth rate of manufacturing in June was 3.9 per cent. Within manufacturing, 15 out of 23 groups saw positive YoY growth. The indices for textile and apparel manufacturing grew by 1.2 per cent and 4.2 per cent respectively in June. Within manufacturing, 15 out of 23 industry groups saw positive growth in June compared to the same month last year. The indices for textile and apparel manufacturing grew by 1.2 per cent and 4.2 per cent respectively in June 2025. The IIP stood at 151.3 for primary goods, 115.2 for capital goods, 167.9 for intermediate goods and 198.3 for infrastructure/construction goods in June 2025. The indices for consumer durables and consumer non-durables stood at 130.8 and 144.6 respectively. The top three positive contributors to the growth of IIP in June 2025 were infrastructure/construction goods, intermediate goods and consumer durables. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)