The Index of Industrial Production (quick estimates with 2022-23 base year) recorded a growth of 4.9% in April 2026 compared with April 2025, led primarily by robust manufacturing sector growth of 6.2%. Capital goods output expanded sharply by 16%, indicating continued investment activity and strengthening industrial capacity creation. https://submitpr.org/press-release/indias-new-iip-series-reflects-structural-realities-of-industrial-economy-phdcci