Index of Core Industries grows 4.8 per cent in August 2026, led by cement and electricity

21 September 2026

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 4.8 per cent in August 2026 (provisional) over August 2025, slightly below the 5.0 per cent of July 2026.
Cement (12.5 per cent), Electricity (11.6 per cent), Iron Ore (5.5 per cent), Steel (3.4 per cent) and Refinery Products (2.6 per cent) grew.
Coal, Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Fertilizers recorded negative growth.
Cumulative growth for April-August 2026 was 4.3 per cent against 2.4 per cent a year earlier.
The July 2026 growth rate was revised from 5.4 per cent to 5.0 per cent; the index uses the base year 2022-23 and Electricity carries the largest weight.