New Delhi, Nov 20
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries remained unchanged at 162.4 in October this year as compared to the index in the same month last year.
The production of fertiliser, steel, cement and petroleum refinery products recorded positive growth during the month, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday.
Cement production increased by 5.3 per cent in October this year compared to the same month last year as demand in large infrastructure and construction projects picked up.
Its cumulative index increased by 7.3 per cent during April to October 2025-26 over the corresponding period of the previous year.