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India’s industrial output outpaces China with 7.8% manufacturing growth
India’s industrial output outpaces China with 7.8% manufacturing growth
India’s manufacturing sector grew 7.8% year-on-year in June, helping overall industrial production (IIP) rise 7.3%, according to official data. In contrast, China reported industrial output growth of just 4.5% in July, down…
India’s manufacturing sector grew 7.8% year-on-year in June, helping overall industrial production (IIP) rise 7.3%, according to official data. In contrast, China reported industrial output growth of just 4.5% in July, down from 5.3% in June, with retail sales rising a mere 0.6% against expectations of 1.5%.
The divergence highlights India’s expanding domestic demand and manufacturing capacity, backed by sustained government spending on roads, railways, defence, and electronics, as well as production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. China’s slowdown reflects weakening consumer spending and investment, even as its factory and export base remains large.
Electrical equipment and automobiles have been key drivers of India’s industrial uptick. Manufacturing growth supports a wider network of logistics, packaging, and small businesses, boosting employment. The next IIP data release will show whether the momentum continues.
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India’s IIP growth of 7.3% in June, led by manufacturing at 7.8%, comes as China’s industrial output slowed to 4.5% in July from 5.3% in June. The gap reflects two diverging trajectories: India is benefiting from the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme across 14 sectors, including electronics and automobiles, while China faces weak domestic retail sales (0.6% in July) and overcapacity in property and manufacturing. For India, the key metric to watch is whether manufacturing can sustain above 7% growth through the festive quarter, as the sector employs over 50 million people and contributes about 17% to GDP. The next IIP data, due in October, will signal if the momentum is durable or cyclical.
Source: sandesh.com
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