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India's Index of Industrial Production grew 8% in August 2026, up from 7.35% in July, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed, marking the second highest reading since the current series began in April 2024. Growth was driven by the manufacturing sector, up 8.95%, the electricity sector, which quickened to a 27-month high of 12.3%, and the capital goods and consumer durables sectors, though the latter's growth actually eased slightly from July. Economists said the festive season could sustain momentum, making the third quarter critical for whether India can register 7 to 8% industrial growth for the full year.