India's Industrial Output Growth Slows to 6.7% in September Amid Mining Contraction
India's industrial output growth slowed to 6.7% in September 2026 from 8% in August, driven by a contraction in mining output despite strong manufacturing and electricity sector performances. Manufacturing growth eased to 7.6%, with notable gains in electrical equipment, motor vehicles, and rubber and plastics. Mining contracted 6.2%, weighing on overall growth. Electricity and gas supply grew 11.2%. The Index of Industrial Production stood at 124.3 in September, reflecting a loss of momentum amid mixed sectoral trends.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, swarajyamag, timesnow, freepressjournal, mint, freepressjournal, thetribune, news18, and 3 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 28 Oct, 10:45 am. Other outlets followed.