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India's eight core industries recorded 0.7% growth in May 2025 compared to last year. Cement production showed the strongest performance with 9.2% growth while steel output rose 6.7%. Electricity generation however declined by 5.8% during the same period. The cumulative growth for April-May 2025 stands at 0.8% compared to last year's figures.

Key Points: India's core industries grow 0.7% in May with cement steel surge

  • Eight core industries grew 0.7% year-on-year in May 2025
  • Cement production surged 9.2% while steel output rose 6.7%
  • Coal output increased 2.8% but electricity generation fell 5.8%
  • Cumulative April-May growth stands at 0.8% for 2025-26
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Eight core industries record 0.7 pc growth in May, cement and steel production up

Eight core sectors show modest growth as cement production jumps 9.2% and steel output rises 6.7% while electricity generation declines

"Cement production rose by 9.2% in May showing strongest sectoral growth - Commerce Ministry data"

New Delhi, June 20

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 0.7 per cent in May compared to the same month last year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry data showed on Friday.

The production of cement, steel, coal, and refinery products recorded positive growth last month.

The final growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries for February, March and April was observed at 3.4, 4.5 and 1.0 per cent, respectively, said the ministry.

The cumulative growth rate of the ICI during April to May, 2025-26 is 0.8 per cent (provisional) as compared to the corresponding period of last year.

In May, coal production increased by 2.8 per cent over May. Its cumulative index increased by 3.1 per cent during April to May, 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year.

Petroleum refinery production increased by 1.1 per cent in May. Its cumulative index declined by 1.7 per cent during April to May, 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year, as per the ministry data.

Steel production increased by 6.7 per cent and its cumulative index increased by 5.5 per cent during April to May, 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year.

Cement production also rose by 9.2 per cent in May. Its cumulative index increased by 7.8 per cent during April to May, 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year.

Electricity generation declined by 5.8 per cent in May, and its cumulative index declined by 2.2 per cent during April to May, 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year.

The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of the production of eight core industries -- coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement, and electricity.

The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), said the ministry.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Good to see cement and steel production growing at nearly 10%! This shows infrastructure projects are moving forward. But the electricity decline is worrying - we need more focus on power generation to support this industrial growth. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
The numbers look mixed to me. While steel and cement are doing well, other sectors seem stagnant. Government should provide more incentives to boost all core industries equally. Still, better than negative growth!
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Amit S.
Cement growth at 9.2% is fantastic! This means more housing projects and roads being built. As someone in construction business, I can confirm work is picking up after slow monsoon season. Hope this momentum continues 🤞
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Neha T.
Why is electricity generation declining when other industries are growing? This doesn't make sense. Industries need power to run! Government needs to explain this contradiction in the data.
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Sanjay P.
The cumulative growth of 0.8% is quite low compared to last year. We need stronger policies to boost manufacturing. Maybe reduce GST on industrial inputs? Steel growth is promising though - Jai Hind!
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Kavita R.
As an economics student, I find these sectoral variations fascinating. The refinery products decline might be due to global crude prices. But cement growth shows domestic demand is strong. More data needed for proper analysis!

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