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India's eight core industries grew 3% in September 2025, driven by strong steel and cement production. Get the latest industrial output data and sector-wise analysis. India's Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 3 per cent in September 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven by strong performances in steel, cement, electricity, and fertilisers, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. "Steel production increased by 14.1 per cent in September, 2025 over September, 2024" - Ministry of Commerce and Industry The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement and electricity. The Eight Core Industries account for 40.27 per cent of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and serve as a key indicator of industrial activity. The final growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for August 2025 was observed at 6.5 per cent. The cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to September, 2025-26 is 2.9 per cent (provisional) compared to the corresponding period last year. While certain sectors showed resilience, the overall momentum was tempered by marginal decline in some areas.