India's Core Sector Growth Hits 3.7% in December, Cement and Steel Lead Surge
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Firstpost•20-01-2026, 18:19
India's Core Sector Growth Hits 3.7% in December, Cement and Steel Lead Surge
- •India's eight core infrastructure industries grew by 3.7% year-on-year in December 2025, reaching a four-month high.
- •The growth marks a sequential improvement from 2.1% in November, driven primarily by construction- and infrastructure-linked sectors.
- •Cement production jumped 13.5% and steel output rose 6.9%, anchoring the December pickup.
- •Electricity generation increased 5.3% and fertilizer production expanded 4.1%, contributing to positive growth.
- •Crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products contracted, partially offsetting the overall momentum.
Why It Matters: India's core sector growth rebounded to 3.7% in December, led by strong performance in cement and steel.
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