India’s Eight Core Sectors Output Grows by 1.8% in November 2025:
India’s infrastructure linked industries showed modest but steady expansion in November 2025. Official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry indicates that the combined output of the eight core sectors rose by 1.8 per cent compared to the same month last year, reflecting mixed trends across energy, construction and manufacturing segments. Growth during November was uneven across sectors, with construction-related industries leading the expansion.
- Cement: Output surged by 14.5%, reflecting continued infrastructure and construction activity.
- Steel: Production increased by 6.1%, supported by demand from construction and manufacturing.
- Fertilizer: Recorded a 5.6% rise, indicating stable agricultural input demand.
- Coal: Grew by 2.1%, helping support power and industrial fuel requirements.
