Big industry output grows 10% YoY in November

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector sustained its recovery trajectory in November 2025, with the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) reaching 118.28, showing continued industrial momentum amid exceptional performances in automobiles, petroleum products and garments.

According to provisional data with base year 2015-16, Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) output grew 10.37% year-on-year (YoY) in November 2025, while posting a modest 0.16% month-on-month (MoM) increase compared to October 2025.

On a cumulative basis, the sector recorded a 6.01% growth during July–November FY26, with the QIM averaging 115.72, up from 109.65 in the same period last year.