{"id":54180,"date":"2026-07-16T10:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=54180"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:39:32","slug":"india-services-production-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/","title":{"rendered":"India Services Production Index: India Launches First Monthly Services Production Index | Current Affairs 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#India_Services_Production_Index_explained_in_detail_Learn_about_Indias_first_Monthly_Services_Production_Index_its_objectives_base_year_features_significance_and_exam_relevance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_and_State_PSC_aspirants\" >India Services Production Index explained in detail. Learn about India&#8217;s first Monthly Services Production Index, its objectives, base year, features, significance, and exam relevance for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC aspirants.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#India_Introduces_a_New_Economic_Indicator_for_the_Services_Sector\" >India Introduces a New Economic Indicator for the Services Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#What_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_ISP\" >What is the Index of Services Production (ISP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Why_Was_the_ISP_Introduced\" >Why Was the ISP Introduced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Coverage_of_the_New_Index\" >Coverage of the New Index<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Key_Highlights_from_the_First_Trial_Release\" >Key Highlights from the First Trial Release<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Importance_for_Policymakers_and_Businesses\" >Importance for Policymakers and Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Strengthening_Indias_Statistical_System\" >Strengthening India&#8217;s Statistical System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Better_Economic_Decision-Making\" >Better Economic Decision-Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Important_from_Examination_Perspective\" >Important from Examination Perspective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Growth_of_Indias_Services_Economy\" >Growth of India&#8217;s Services Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Earlier_Dependence_on_Indirect_Indicators\" >Earlier Dependence on Indirect Indicators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Evolution_of_Economic_Indicators\" >Evolution of Economic Indicators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Launches_First_Monthly_Services_Production_Index%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;India Launches First Monthly Services Production Index&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#FAQs_India_Launches_First_Monthly_Services_Production_Index\" >FAQs: India Launches First Monthly Services Production Index<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#1_What_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_ISP\" >1. What is the Index of Services Production (ISP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#2_Which_ministry_launched_the_Index_of_Services_Production\" >2. Which ministry launched the Index of Services Production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#3_What_is_the_base_year_of_the_Index_of_Services_Production\" >3. What is the base year of the Index of Services Production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#4_Why_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_important\" >4. Why is the Index of Services Production important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#5_Which_sectors_are_covered_under_the_trial_Index_of_Services_Production\" >5. Which sectors are covered under the trial Index of Services Production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#6_Which_important_sectors_are_currently_not_included_in_the_ISP\" >6. Which important sectors are currently not included in the ISP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#7_Which_organization_prepares_the_Index_of_Services_Production\" >7. Which organization prepares the Index of Services Production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#8_How_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_different_from_the_Index_of_Industrial_Production_IIP\" >8. How is the Index of Services Production different from the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#9_Why_is_the_services_sector_important_for_the_Indian_economy\" >9. Why is the services sector important for the Indian economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#10_Why_is_this_topic_important_for_competitive_examinations\" >10. Why is this topic important for competitive examinations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-services-production-index\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Services_Production_Index_explained_in_detail_Learn_about_Indias_first_Monthly_Services_Production_Index_its_objectives_base_year_features_significance_and_exam_relevance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_and_State_PSC_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>India Services Production Index<\/strong> explained in detail. Learn about India&#8217;s first Monthly Services Production Index, its objectives, base year, features, significance, and exam relevance for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC aspirants.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Introduces_a_New_Economic_Indicator_for_the_Services_Sector\"><\/span>India Introduces a New Economic Indicator for the Services Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant step towards improving economic data collection and policy formulation, the Government of India has launched the country&#8217;s first <strong>monthly Index of Services Production (ISP)<\/strong>. Developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Statistical Office (NSO), the ISP is designed to measure short-term changes in the output of India&#8217;s formal services sector. This initiative fills a long-standing gap in India&#8217;s economic statistics, as the country previously had no official high-frequency indicator to monitor services-sector production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_ISP\"><\/span>What is the Index of Services Production (ISP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Index of Services Production (ISP) is a monthly indicator that tracks the volume of production in the formal services sector, much like the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) measures industrial output. The ISP uses <strong>2024\u201325 as its base year<\/strong> and is currently being released as a <strong>trial series<\/strong> to allow experts and stakeholders to review its methodology before it becomes a regular official statistical indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_the_ISP_Introduced\"><\/span>Why Was the ISP Introduced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s services sector contributes more than half of the country&#8217;s Gross Value Added (GVA) and plays a vital role in employment, exports, finance, information technology, telecommunications, tourism and logistics. Despite its importance, policymakers lacked a monthly production indicator similar to the IIP for manufacturing. The launch of the ISP addresses this gap by providing timely information about the health and growth of the services economy, enabling faster policy responses and better economic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coverage_of_the_New_Index\"><\/span>Coverage of the New Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial ISP covers <strong>19 formal service sub-sectors<\/strong>, representing nearly <strong>60% of India&#8217;s services economy<\/strong>. Major sectors included are trade, transport, financial services, real estate, professional services, administrative services and public administration. However, sectors such as education, health and defence are currently excluded due to data availability and methodological challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_from_the_First_Trial_Release\"><\/span>Key Highlights from the First Trial Release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first trial ISP for <strong>April 2026<\/strong> indicates strong momentum in India&#8217;s formal services sector. According to the released data, <strong>14 out of 19 service sub-sectors recorded double-digit year-on-year growth<\/strong>, reflecting robust expansion across several service industries. This suggests that India&#8217;s service economy continues to remain a major driver of overall economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Policymakers_and_Businesses\"><\/span>Importance for Policymakers and Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A monthly services production index will help governments, economists, investors and businesses assess economic conditions more accurately. It will improve forecasting, enable timely policy interventions and strengthen India&#8217;s macroeconomic statistical framework. Better availability of high-frequency services data will also support monetary policy decisions and investment planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch of the ISP is highly relevant for competitive examinations because it represents an important reform in India&#8217;s statistical system. Questions may be asked about its purpose, implementing ministry, base year, comparison with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), sectors covered and its role in measuring economic performance. Aspirants preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other examinations should understand both the concept and significance of this new economic indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India-Services-Production-Index\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQg5y5lHMs6Lqgs5aroVDIpVEV0lG8RFCnH7CF2rjchyw&amp;s=10\" alt=\"India Services Production Index\" title=\"India Services Production Index\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India Services Production Index<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Indias_Statistical_System\"><\/span>Strengthening India&#8217;s Statistical System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The introduction of the Index of Services Production marks a major milestone in India&#8217;s official statistical framework. Since the services sector contributes the largest share to India&#8217;s economy, having a monthly indicator improves transparency and provides policymakers with more timely information about economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Economic_Decision-Making\"><\/span>Better Economic Decision-Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ISP will complement the Index of Industrial Production by providing a comprehensive picture of economic performance. Governments can identify slowdowns or improvements in service-sector activity much earlier, allowing quicker policy responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_from_Examination_Perspective\"><\/span>Important from Examination Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For competitive examinations, the ISP is significant because it introduces a new economic indicator that may feature in prelims and objective-type questions. Students should remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ministry responsible: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing agency: National Statistical Office (NSO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Base year: 2024\u201325<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature: Monthly trial index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: Measure production in the formal services sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the ISP also helps candidates connect broader topics such as GDP, Gross Value Added (GVA), IIP, economic surveys and government statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_of_Indias_Services_Economy\"><\/span>Growth of India&#8217;s Services Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past three decades, India&#8217;s economy has gradually shifted from being agriculture-driven to service-driven. Sectors such as information technology, banking, telecommunications, tourism, logistics and professional services have become major contributors to GDP and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earlier_Dependence_on_Indirect_Indicators\"><\/span>Earlier Dependence on Indirect Indicators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the ISP, India primarily relied on indirect indicators such as GST collections, Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) and quarterly GDP estimates to assess service-sector performance. Unlike manufacturing, there was no official monthly production index dedicated to services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Economic_Indicators\"><\/span>Evolution of Economic Indicators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has long used the <strong>Index of Industrial Production (IIP)<\/strong> to monitor industrial output. The launch of the ISP extends similar high-frequency measurement to the services sector, bringing India&#8217;s statistical practices closer to international standards and improving evidence-based policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Launches_First_Monthly_Services_Production_Index%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;India Launches First Monthly Services Production Index&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>India has launched its first monthly <strong>Index of Services Production (ISP)<\/strong> to measure formal services-sector output.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The index is prepared by the <strong>National Statistical Office (NSO)<\/strong> under the <strong>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The ISP uses <strong>2024\u201325 as the base year<\/strong> and is initially being released as a trial series.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The trial index covers <strong>19 formal service sub-sectors<\/strong>, representing around <strong>60% of India&#8217;s services economy<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The first trial release showed <strong>double-digit year-on-year growth in 14 of the 19 covered service sub-sectors<\/strong>, highlighting strong performance in the formal services sector.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India Services Production Index<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_India_Launches_First_Monthly_Services_Production_Index\"><\/span>FAQs: India Launches First Monthly Services Production Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_ISP\"><\/span>1. What is the Index of Services Production (ISP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Index of Services Production (ISP) is a monthly economic indicator that measures the production and performance of India&#8217;s formal services sector. It helps track short-term changes in service-sector output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_ministry_launched_the_Index_of_Services_Production\"><\/span>2. Which ministry launched the Index of Services Production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Index of Services Production was launched by the <strong>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)<\/strong> through the <strong>National Statistical Office (NSO)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_base_year_of_the_Index_of_Services_Production\"><\/span>3. What is the base year of the Index of Services Production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The base year of the Index of Services Production is <strong>2024\u201325<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_important\"><\/span>4. Why is the Index of Services Production important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It provides timely data on the performance of India&#8217;s services sector, helping policymakers, economists, businesses, and investors make informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_sectors_are_covered_under_the_trial_Index_of_Services_Production\"><\/span>5. Which sectors are covered under the trial Index of Services Production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial ISP covers 19 formal service sub-sectors, including trade, transport, financial services, real estate, professional services, administrative services, and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_important_sectors_are_currently_not_included_in_the_ISP\"><\/span>6. Which important sectors are currently not included in the ISP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education, health, and defence services are currently excluded due to data limitations and methodological challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_organization_prepares_the_Index_of_Services_Production\"><\/span>7. Which organization prepares the Index of Services Production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Statistical Office (NSO)<\/strong> is responsible for compiling and releasing the Index of Services Production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_is_the_Index_of_Services_Production_different_from_the_Index_of_Industrial_Production_IIP\"><\/span>8. How is the Index of Services Production different from the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IIP measures industrial output in sectors like manufacturing, mining, and electricity, whereas the ISP measures production in the formal services sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_the_services_sector_important_for_the_Indian_economy\"><\/span>9. Why is the services sector important for the Indian economy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services sector contributes more than <strong>50% of India&#8217;s Gross Value Added (GVA)<\/strong> and plays a major role in employment, exports, digital economy, tourism, finance, and information technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_is_this_topic_important_for_competitive_examinations\"><\/span>10. 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