Ministry of Commerce & Industry records 1.8% rise in Index of Eight Core Industries

Key facts

• The Index of Eight Core Industries grew 1.8% in November versus the year-ago period.
• Cement output surged 14.5% and steel production rose 6.1% in November.
• Coal and fertiliser production increased 2.1% and 5.6% respectively during the month.
• Crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and electricity contracted 3.2%, 2.5%, 0.9% and 2.2% in November.
• Cumulatively for April–November 2025-26, the core sector expanded 2.4% over the same period last year.
• Steel and cement led cumulative growth at 9.7% and 8.2%, respectively, for April–November 2025-26.