August 2024 Industrial Production and Poverty Report
- Industrial production volume increased by 1.2% compared to 2023.
- Manufacturing sector index increased to 91.3% from 90.2% in 2023.
- Textiles, apparels, food products, paper, and paper products significantly contributed to increase.
- Beverages and tobacco production decreased in August 2024.
- Official Poverty line at National level slightly reduced to Rs. 16,152 from Rs. 16,373 in July 2024.
- Decreased due to lower National Consumer Price Index value.