‘Average capacity utilisation in manufacturing close to 75%’

NEW DELHI: Existing average capacity utilisation in manufacturing is close to 75%, indicating sustained economic activity in the sector, a survey by industry lobby group Ficci showed Tuesday. The highest capacity utilisation was recorded by metals and metals product segment at 79%, followed by electronics & electricals textiles (78%), apparels and technical textiles (75%), chemicals, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals (74.5%) and capital goods ( 72%). For Q3 of 2025-26, manufacturing index touched an all-time high with 91% of respondents reporting either higher or same production levels as compared to 87% for Q2 FY 2025-26. tnn