Core sector output rises 0.7% in May 2025; cement and steel lead growth
India’s core sector output — measured by the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) — registered a modest growth of 0.7% year-on-year in May 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The eight industries together hold a weightage of 40.27% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Key Highlights: Positive…