New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- India's core sector output measured by index of eight core industries (ICI) grew 4.6% year-on-year in January, 2025.
As per data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday, production of cement, refinery products, coal, steel, fertilizers and electricity recorded positive growth in January this year.
Crude oil and natural gas output declined in January 2025.
"The core sector growth eased slightly to 4.6% in January 2025 from 4.8% in December 2024, dampened by a slower growth in electricity generation and coal output, even as the latter was much better than expected, given the decline in Coal India Limited's output in the month. Additionally, the growth in steel output also slowed down sharply, while cru...