New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 6.3pc (provisional) in August 2025, compared to the index of August 2024, an official statement said.
The statement said "The production of Steel, Coal, Cement, Fertilizer, Electricity, and Petroleum Refinery products recorded positive growth in August 2025."On the other hand, there has been a decline in crude oil production and natural gas production.
"The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries, viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Pr...