India’s Eight Core Industries index rose 1.7% in June 2025, marking the best performance in the past three months.

• Strong growth in steel (9.3%) and cement (9.2%) offset declines in coal, oil, gas, fertilizer, and electricity output.
• Petroleum refining output grew 3.4%, contributing significantly to overall index expansion during June 2025.
• Cumulative April–June core sector growth at 1.3%, reflecting ongoing weakness in key energy and industrial segments.