Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India’s core industries registered a 6.3% year-on-year growth in August 2025, the highest in more than a year. This strong performance was driven by significant increases in steel (14.2%), coal (11.4%), cement (6.1%), and fertilizers (4.6%). Such growth highlights positive momentum in infrastructure and construction activity, key drivers of the economy. Although the cumulative growth for April–August 2025 stood at 2.8%, the August surge indicates improving industrial activity and resilience in core sectors. Sustained growth in these industries is vital for enhancing supply chains, boosting investment, and supporting India’s broader economic development goals.