Eight core industries grow 2.9% in February 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 2.9% (provisional) in February 2025 over February 2024, according to data released on 28 March 2025.
Summary
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 2.9% (provisional) in February 2025 over February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 28 March 2025. Cement, fertilisers, steel, electricity, coal and refinery products grew, while crude oil (−5.2%) and natural gas (−6.0%) declined. Cumulative growth for April–February 2024-25 was 4.4%, and the final growth for November 2024 was revised to 5.8%.
Key facts
- Released
- 28 March 2025
- February 2025 growth
- 2.9% (provisional)
- April–February 2024-25
- 4.4%
- Declined
- Crude oil −5.2%, natural gas −6.0%
- November 2024 final
- 5.8%
Practice MCQs 1 questions
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in February 2025 (provisional), as released on 28 March 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2.9%
The index grew 2.9% in February 2025; 4.4% was the April–February cumulative growth and 5.8% the final November 2024 figure.