New Delhi : India 8 core industries achieved a 6.3% growth rate in August 2025, reaching a 13-month high compared to the same month last year. The surge came as steel, cement, and coal sectors performed strongly, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry. This growth reflects the resilience of India’s industrial sector amid ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure expansion.
The production of steel, coal, cement, fertiliser, electricity, and petroleum refinery products all showed positive growth in August as economic activity gained momentum across multiple sectors.
Steel production jumped by 14.2% in August compared to the same month last year, fueled by rising demand from major government infrastructure projects. The cumulative growth in steel from April to August 2025-26 now stands at 10.4% over the corresponding period last year.
Similarly, coal production rose by 11.4% in August, continuing its strong performance from previous months. Electricity generation increased by 3.1%, while fertiliser production grew by 4.6%, supporting industrial and agricultural demand.
Cement production expanded by 6.1% in August as large-scale infrastructure and construction projects accelerated. Its cumulative growth from April to August 2025-26 reached 8.4% compared to the same period last year.
Petroleum refinery products, including petrol, diesel, and LPG, increased by 3.0% in August over the same month last year, reflecting steady industrial and transport demand.
However, crude oil production fell by 1.2%, and natural gas output declined by 2.2% during the month, slightly offsetting gains in other sectors.
The index of Eight Core Industries recorded a growth rate of 3.7% in July 2025, showing gradual improvement. Meanwhile, the cumulative growth of the core industries from April to August 2025-26 now stands at 2.8% compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating a steady recovery in industrial output.
Overall, the robust performance of steel, coal, and cement played a pivotal role in lifting the growth rate of India 8 core industries to a 13-month high, signaling strengthened industrial momentum and optimism for the coming months. This uptrend also boosts investor confidence and underscores the government’s focus on revitalising India’s industrial sector.
–IANS
