Core industries growth: ICI rises 3% in September; steel, cement, electricity lead gains

India’s Index of Eight Core Industries grew 3% in September 2025, driven by strong steel, cement, electricity, and fertiliser output. However, declines in coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products tempered overall growth. For April-September 2025-26, the ICI saw a 2.9% rise, with manufacturing leading.