India’s industrial output growth hits 8% in August led by manufacturing, electricity generation

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Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Industrial production up 8% YoY in August amid strong support from manufacturing and electricity, shows govt data.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India's industrial output increased by 8% in August 2026 compared to 7.4% in the previous month, mainly due to a good show by the manufacturing sector, the latest government data released today showed. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs dis