Eight core industries grow 1.8% in November 2025; cement up 14.5%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.8% (provisional) in November 2025 over November 2024, with cement, steel, fertilizer and coal recording positive growth, the Commerce Ministry said on 22 December 2025.
Summary
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose 1.8% (provisional) in November 2025 over November 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 22 December 2025, with cement (14.5%), steel (6.1%), fertilizers (5.6%) and coal (2.1%) posting growth. Crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and electricity declined, and cumulative growth for April–November 2025-26 was 2.4%. The Index of Eight Core Industries (base 2011-12) covers coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement and electricity, which together make up 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production.
Key facts
- Released
- 22 December 2025
- November 2025 growth
- 1.8% (provisional)
- Gainers
- Cement 14.5%, Steel 6.1%, Fertilizers 5.6%, Coal 2.1%
- April–November 2025-26
- 2.4%
- Weight in IIP
- 40.27%; base year 2011-12
- Largest weight
- Refinery products 28.04%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which core industry recorded the highest growth in November 2025, as per the Index of Eight Core Industries?
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Correct answer: D — Cement
PIB 2207434: cement production rose 14.5% in November 2025, the highest among the eight core industries.
The eight core industries together make up what share of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
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Correct answer: B — 40.27%
PIB 2207434: the Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items included in the IIP. (28.04% is refinery products' weight within the ICI; 19.85% is electricity's.)
Which of the eight core industries carries the largest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries (base 2011-12)?
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Correct answer: D — Petroleum Refinery Products
PIB 2207434: petroleum refinery products carry a weight of 28.04%, followed by electricity (19.85%), steel (17.92%) and coal (10.33%).