New Delhi, June 29 -- India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a growth of 5.1 per cent in May 2026 compared to the same month last year, supported by growth in manufacturing and electricity sectors, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.

The ministry said manufacturing output grew 5.5 per cent year-on-year in May, while the Electricity and Gas Supply sector recorded a strong growth of 9.9 per cent. However, Mining and Quarrying contracted by 1.6 per cent during the month.

The Quick Estimate of the IIP stood at 122.7 in May 2026, compared with 116.7 in May 2025.

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