Eight core industries grow 6.3% in August 2025; coal up 11.4%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 6.3% in August 2025 over August 2024, data released on 22 September 2025 showed.
Summary
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 6.3% in August 2025 compared with August 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 22 September 2025. The final growth rate for July 2025 was 3.7%, and cumulative growth for April–August 2025-26 was 2.8%. Coal output grew 11.4%, while crude oil fell 1.2% and natural gas fell 2.2%. Steel, cement, fertilizers, electricity and refinery products also recorded positive growth. The eight core industries make up 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Key facts
- August 2025 growth
- 6.3% (y-o-y)
- July 2025 (final)
- 3.7%
- April–August 2025-26
- 2.8%
- Coal
- +11.4%
- Declines
- Crude oil −1.2%, natural gas −2.2%
- Weight in IIP
- 40.27%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By how much did the Index of Eight Core Industries grow in August 2025 over August 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 6.3%
The index grew 6.3% in August 2025; 3.7% was July's final figure and 2.8% the April–August cumulative growth.
Consider the following statements about the core industries data for August 2025: 1. The eight core industries account for 40.27% of the weight of items in the IIP. 2. Crude oil and natural gas both recorded positive growth. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the eight core industries make up 40.27% of the IIP weight, while crude oil (−1.2%) and natural gas (−2.2%) declined.
Which of the eight core industries recorded 11.4% growth in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Coal
Coal output grew 11.4% in August 2025, while crude oil (−1.2%) and natural gas (−2.2%) declined.