Core industries cumulative growth during April-June, 2015-16 was 2.4%

Source: PIB, Government of India

The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 38 % of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 171.2 in June, 2015, which was 3.0 % higher compared to the index of June, 2014. Its cumulative growth during April to June, 2015-16 was 2.4 %. Coal - Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 6.3 % in June, 2015 over June, 2014. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 7.3 % over corresponding period of previous year. Crude Oil - Crude Oil production (weight: 5.22 %) declined by 0.7 % in June, 2015 over June, 2014. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 declined by 0.9 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Natural Gas - The Natural Gas production (weight: 1.71 %) declined by 5.9 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 declined by 4.2 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Refinery Products (93% of Crude Throughput) - Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 5.94%) increased by 7.5 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 4.2 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Fertilizers - Fertilizer production (weight: 1.25%) increased by 5.8 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 2.4 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Steel (Alloy + Non-Alloy) - Steel production (weight: 6.68%) increased by 4.9 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 2.8 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Cement - Cement production (weight: 2.41%) increased by 2.6 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 0.9 % over the corresponding period of previous year. Electricity - Electricity generation (weight: 10.32%) increased by 0.2 % in June, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June, 2015-16 increased by 1.5 % over the corresponding period of previous year.      

July 31, 2015 | 9:18 pm IST.