📊 Economic Boost! India’s core sector output grew 4.6% YoY in January 2025, marking steady expansion. The cumulative growth for April 2024–January 2025 stands at 4.4%, driven by strong performances in cement, petroleum refining, and steel.
🔍 Sector-wise Highlights:
✔ Cement 🏗️ ⬆ 14.5%—highest growth among sectors!
✔ Petroleum Refinery ⛽ ⬆ 8.3% – Strong demand drives output.
✔ Steel 🔩 ⬆ 3.7%—industrial demand remains steady.
✔ Coal ⚒️ ⬆ 4.6% – Powering industries.
✔ Electricity ⚡ ⬆ 1.3%—modest rise amid demand fluctuations.
📉 Declining Sectors:
❌ Crude Oil ⛏️ ⬇ 1.1% – Falling output affects energy supply.
❌ Natural Gas 🔥 ⬇ 1.5%: Slight dip, yet cumulative growth remains positive.
🚀 What’s Next?
With infrastructure and energy sectors booming, India’s industrial output is expected to gain momentum in 2025. Will policy interventions further accelerate this growth?
