Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Industrial activity strengthened in FY26, with Industry GVA growing 7.0% (real terms) in H1, despite subdued and persistent global headwinds.

Manufacturing growth accelerated, with GVA expanding 7.72% in Q1 and 9.13% in Q2 FY26, reflecting structural recovery.

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes across 14 sectors have attracted over Rs.2.0 lakh crore of actual investment, generating incremental production/sales exceeding Rs.18.7 lakh crore and over 12.6 lakh jobs as of September 2025.

India's innovation performance has strengthened steadily, with its Global Innovation Index rank improving to 38th in 2025 from 66th in 2019.

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