Context: Recent data showed a slowdown in the Index of Eight Core Industries, indicating weakening core sector growth.
Key Facts:
- Measures performance of 8 core infrastructure industries
- Released monthly by the Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Base Year: 2011–12 = 100.
- Components: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilisers, Steel, Cement, Electricity
- Weight: Accounts for ~40% of IIP
- IIP: ICI forms a major part of Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Base Year: 2011–12 = 100
- Published by: National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
- Sectors: Mining, Manufacturing (largest share), and Electricity
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