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IIP Data Postponed: Why October Figures Clash With Q2 GDP Release

The government has postponed the October industrial production data release to avoid clashing with quarterly GDP figures. Originally scheduled for November 28, the IIP data will now come out on December 1. This rescheduling helps prevent information overload for analysts and markets. The delay comes amid positive industrial growth trends, with manufacturing showing particular strength in recent months.

Key Points: October IIP Data Postponed to December 1 Due to GDP Release

  • IIP data originally scheduled for November 28 postponed to December 1
  • Clash avoided with Q2 GDP data release on same day
  • Manufacturing sector showed strong 4.8% growth in September
  • Industrial production maintained 4% growth rate for second month
  • New release date set for December 1 at 4:00 PM
  • Ministry cited scheduling conflict as reason for postponement
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IIP data for Oct postponed to Dec 1 due to clash with Q2 GDP data: Govt

Government reschedules October industrial production data to December 1, avoiding clash with Q2 GDP figures. Manufacturing showed 4.8% growth in September.

"The publication of the All India IIP for October 2025 has been rescheduled - Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation"

New Delhi, Nov 28

The government on Friday said it has postponed the release of the All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data to December 1 due to the release of the quarterly estimates of GDP for the second quarter this fiscal (Q2 FY26) on the same day.

As per the release calendar, the All India IIP is issued on the 28th of every month (or on the next working day if the 28th is a holiday).

Accordingly, the IIP for October 2025 was scheduled to be released on November 28.

"However, since the release of the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter (July–September) of 2025–26 is to coincide with the IIP release, the publication of the All India IIP for October 2025 has been rescheduled," the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said.

"It is hereby informed that the IIP for October 2025 will now be released on 1st December 2025 at 4:00 PM," the ministry added.

In September, India's industrial production recorded a 4 per cent growth compared to the same month last year, driven by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector.

The industrial growth rate, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had accelerated to 4 per cent in August from a four-month high of 3.5 per cent in July, which, in turn, surged from 1.5 per cent in June. The 4 per cent growth rate has been maintained in September as well.

Notably, the IIP data showed that the manufacturing sector, which provides quality jobs for the young graduates passing out of the country’s universities and engineering institutes, registered a robust 4.8 per cent growth in September this year over the same month of the previous year. This is higher than the corresponding figure of 3.8 per cent registered in August.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a finance professional, I appreciate this move. Both datasets require careful analysis and releasing them simultaneously would have diluted the impact of each. December 1st gives us time to properly digest the GDP numbers first.
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Aman W
The manufacturing growth of 4.8% in September is encouraging! Hope October continues this positive trend. Our industries need consistent growth to create more jobs for our youth. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While I understand the reasoning, it's a bit disappointing when data releases get delayed. As an investor, timely information is crucial for decision-making. Hope this doesn't become a regular practice.
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Vikram M
The steady 4% growth in industrial production for consecutive months shows stability in our economy. Manufacturing sector performing well is good news for employment generation. Jai Hind! 🚀
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Nikhil C
Better coordination between different data releases is needed. This clash could have been anticipated earlier in the calendar planning. Hope the statistical department improves their scheduling process.

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