The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on December 22, 2025, issued a notification regarding the Index of Eight Core Industries (Base Year: 2011-12=100) for November, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew by 1.8% in November 2025 (provisional) compared to November 2024, driven mainly by cement, steel, fertilizer, and coal.
• The cumulative growth of ICI during April–November 2025-26 stood at 2.4%, indicating moderate overall industrial expansion.
• Cement (+14.5%) and Steel (+6.1%) recorded the strongest year-on-year growth in November 2025, reflecting robust demand in construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and electricity saw a decline in November 2025, with electricity generation falling by 2.2% year-on-year.
• The Eight Core Industries account for 40.27% of the IIP, making their performance a key indicator of overall industrial and economic activity.
[Release ID: 2207434]
