The eight core industries comprise nearly 38% of the weight of items included in the index of industrial production (IIP).  The combined Index of eight core industries stands at 173.7 in July, 2016, which was 3.2% higher compared to the index of July, 2015. Its cumulative growth during April to July, 2016-17 was 4.9%.

Coal production increased by 5.1% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 5.3% over corresponding period of previous year.

Crude oil production decreased by 1.8% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 decreased by 2.9% over the corresponding period of previous year.

The natural gas production increased by 3.3% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 declined by 3.8% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Petroleum refinery production increased by 13.7% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 8.7% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Fertilizer production increased by 2.5% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 8.6% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Steel production decreased by 0.5% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 2.8% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Cement production increased by 1.4% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 4.6% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Electricity generation increased by 1.6% in July, 2016 over July, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July, 2016-17 increased by 7.1% over the corresponding period of previous year.