Annual Survey of Industries 2026: Manufacturing Sector Shows 8% Growth
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2025-26, showing a robust 8% growth in manufacturing output.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Manufacturing sector grew by 8% according to the ASI 2025-26.
- Electronics and Pharmaceuticals were the lead growth drivers.
- Industrial employment saw a 5% year-on-year increase.
- Gujarat remains the leading state in industrial output.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Very High | 6–10 | RBI policy, inflation, CRR/SLR, monetary committee decisions — banking exams test the full spectrum. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Key budget figures: fiscal deficit %, GDP growth projection, key scheme allocations
- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. Which ministry releases the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) in India?
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation: MoSPI is the nodal ministry for conducting and releasing the ASI.
Q2. According to the ASI 2026, which state leads in industrial output?
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Gujarat continues to be the top-performing state in terms of industrial output.
How to Prepare Economy & Finance for Government Exams
Track current Repo Rate, Inflation rate, and GDP growth. These three numbers appear in almost every banking exam.
Keep a running note of new schemes with their ministry, launch date, and target beneficiary group.
Focus on the Economic Survey and Union Budget highlights — these single documents generate dozens of exam questions.
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