The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew by 0.5% in April 2025 compared to April 2024. Positive growth was recorded in the production of Cement, Coal, Steel, Electricity, and Natural Gas.
The Eight Core Industries — Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity — account for 40.27% of the IIP (Index of Industrial Production).
- Cumulative growth of ICI from April 2024 to March 2025 was 4.5%.
- Final growth for January 2025 stood at 5.1%.
Industry-wise Performance in April 2025 (YoY):
- Cement: ↑ 6.7%
- Coal: ↑ 3.5%
- Steel: ↑ 3.0%
- Electricity: ↑ 1.0%
- Natural Gas: ↑ 0.4%
- Crude Oil: ↓ 2.8%
- Fertilizers: ↓ 4.2%
- Refinery Products: ↓ 4.5%
Additional Notes:
- Data for Feb, Mar, and Apr 2025 are provisional.
- Renewable energy is included in electricity generation since April 2014.
- A new steel product, HRPO, is included since March 2019.
- The next ICI release (for May 2025) will be on 20th June 2025.
