Why in the News?

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) declined by 1.8% (provisional) in August 2024 as compared to the Index in August 2023. Six of the eight infrastructure segments witnessed a year-on-year contraction in production while steel and fertilizers recorded mild growth.

Eight Core Industries

Pie Chart Showing Weightage of Respective Industry in Index of Eight Core Industries.

Released By:
The Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.