India’s infrastructure output increased by 6.3 per cent in YoY in August. The core sector growth in August is driven by the production of steel, coal, cement, fertiliser, electricity and petroleum refinery, which recorded positive growth in the month.
India’s cement output rose 6.1 per cent YoY in August, and Steel production rose 14.2 per cent compared to the same month in 2024.
Sector-wise growth
Coal production increased by 11.4 per cent in August 2025 over August 2024. Crude Oil production declined by 1.2 per cent in August, YoY.
Natural Gas production declined by 2.2 per cent in August, YoYwhile Petroleum Refinery production increased by 3.0 per cent YoY in the month.
Steel production increased by 14.2 per cent YoY and cement production increased by 6.1 per cent YoY in August 2025.
Electricity generation increased by 3.1 per cent YoY in August, while Fertiliser production increased by 4.6 per cent.