Eight core industries grow 4.6% in January 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 4.6% (provisional) in January 2025 over January 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 28 February 2025.
Summary
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 4.6% (provisional) in January 2025 compared with January 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 28 February 2025. Cement, refinery products, coal, steel, fertilisers and electricity grew, while crude oil and natural gas declined. Cumulative growth for April–January 2024-25 was 4.4%.
Key facts
- Released
- 28 February 2025
- January 2025 growth
- 4.6% (provisional)
- April–January 2024-25
- 4.4%
- Declined
- Crude oil, natural gas
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow (provisional) in January 2025 over January 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 4.6%
The index rose 4.6% in January 2025; 4.4% was cumulative growth for April–January 2024-25.