New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Every week, Mint's Plain Facts section features key data releases and announcements to watch for in the coming week. This week brings a mix of high-frequency data that will offer a closer look at the strength and composition of India's economic activity.

The August IIP data will show if industrial growth can hold up after eight core sector output grew 6.7% in July. GST collections for September will show whether the rise in headline revenue is broadening beyond import-linked collections, which accounted for about 55% of the increase in August.

The government will also release August fiscal data, with the deficit at 26.8% of the full-year target through July. September vehicle sales, due from major automakers on 1 ...