India’s core sector grows 3.7% in December 2025 on higher output of cement, steel and coal

January 20, 2026 6:31 PM

India’s core sector grows 3.7% in December 2025 on higher output of cement, steel and coal

India's eight core infrastructure industries recorded a 3.7 per cent growth in December 2025, supported by higher production of cement, steel, coal, electricity and fertilisers, said the Commerce & Industry Ministry on Tuesday. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which tracks the performance of coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity, rose to 175.7 points in December 2025, compared to 169.4 points in the same month last year. The cor...

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

January 31, 2025 10:39 PM

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

India's eight core sector industries recorded a 4% year-on-year growth in December 2024, driven by increased production in coal, steel, and electricity, according to government data released on Friday. The core industries include coal, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products, fertilizers, cement, steel, and electricity, comprising 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The growth rate of these industries serves as an indicator of overall industrial growth. With the exception of ...