India’s industrial production grows 5.7%in July

India’s factory activity, determined by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 5.7 per cent in July, the government data showed on Tuesday.

For the month, the quick estimates of IIP with the 2011-12 fiscal year’s base stand at 142.

In July, the indices of industrial production for mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors stood at 111.9, 141.2 and 204 respectively.

These figures are according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

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As per use-based classification, the ministry said the indices stand at 141.7 for primary goods, 101.6 for capital goods, 151.8 for intermediate goods and 168.5 for infrastructure/construction goods.

In addition, it said the indices for consumer durables and non-durables stand at 118.1 and 152.2 respectively.

The IIP witnessed a growth of 3.7 per cent in June. (Xinhua)