Core Industries Index

Production of coal, natural gas, cement, steel, crude oil, electricity, and refinery products records positive growth in Feb 2024.
ICI measures performance of eight core industries including cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel.
Cement production increased by 10.2%, coal production by 11.6%, crude oil production by 7.9%, and electricity generation by 6.3% in Feb 2024 over Feb 2023.
Fertilizer production declined by 9.5% in Feb 2024 compared to Feb 2023.
Natural gas production increased by 11.3%, while petroleum refinery production rises by 2.6% in Feb 2024 over Feb 2023.
The cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to February 2023-24 is 7.7% compared to the corresponding period last year.