NEW DELHI: The new index of industrial production (IIP) series, having 2022-23 as base year, is set to track for first time the output of rare earths and minor minerals, piped natural gas (PNG), water supply, sewerage and waste management -- the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) constituted to undertake base year revision under IIM Kozhikode professor Mridul K Saggar noted in its recommendations. The new index will make its debut on June 1.

India’s revamped IIP series with a 2022-23 base year will include rare earths, gas supply, water supply and waste management sectors from June 1.

India plans a significant overhaul of its industrial output index, introducing new sectors like renewable energy and updating the base year for accuracy.