India's Core Industries Show Mixed Growth in September 2025

India's Index of Eight Core Industries rose by 3% in September 2025 from the previous year, led by gains in steel, cement, and electricity. This growth contrasts with declines in coal and petroleum products, highlighting varied sectoral performances. Cumulative growth over April-September is provisionally at 2.9%.

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in India experienced a modest rise of 3% in September 2025 compared to the previous year, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The increase was largely fueled by strong outputs in steel, cement, electricity, and fertilisers.

However, this growth was tempered by declines in sectors such as coal and crude oil. The cumulative growth rate for the core industries from April to September 2025-26 stands at a provisional 2.9%, indicating an overall mixed performance across different industrial sectors.

Significant sectoral shifts were noted: steel production saw an impressive 14.1% increase, while cement and electricity also posted gains. Conversely, coal production fell by 1.2%, and petroleum refinery output declined by 3.7%. These figures reflect a varied landscape of industrial activity within the nation's core sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)