India’s Manufacturing Sector: A Strong Growth Analysis
India’s manufacturing industry is doing really well right now. The latest survey by FICCI shows a lot of companies are making more products and feeling more confident about the future. This growth is happening quickly, and it’s a good sign for the country’s economy.
Key Points
- Strong growth: 87% of manufacturers saw higher or equal output.
- Increased orders: 83% expect a rise in customer orders soon.
- Positive outlook: Investments rising, 50% planning expansions next 6 months.
- High capacity: 75% average utilization shows robust industry activity.
- Confident exporters: 70% anticipate higher exports than last year.
- Financial stability: 81% have access to bank funds for operations.
The FICCI survey looked at eight main types of manufacturing, including cars, electronics, and chemicals. It talked to companies big and small – those with a total business of over 3 trillion rupees! This survey is the 67th version, and it was done during July-September 2025-26.
A key thing to notice is that most companies are using their factories close to full capacity (around 75%). This means there’s a lot of activity and things are moving forward. Companies are also planning to invest more money in the next six months – over half of them are!
When it comes to selling products abroad, most manufacturers are doing well. About 61% saw higher or equal exports in the past quarter, and even more (70%) expect this to continue. This is helping the economy grow.
Companies are also hiring more people – nearly 60% plan to add workers over the next three months. This shows that businesses are growing and need more help. The average interest rate that manufacturers are paying is 8.9%.
Finally, most manufacturers have enough money to operate, with 81% saying they can get loans from banks.
“This survey confirms that India’s manufacturing sector is on a trajectory of sustained growth and confidence, presenting significant opportunities for investment and expansion.”
