Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India's Core Infrastructure Growth Slows to 2% in July
In July 2025, the growth of important industries in India slowed down.
Overall growth was 2%, which is lower than last year.
This is because less coal, oil, and gas were produced.
However, steel and cement production increased.
Experts predict the overall industrial production growth will be between 1.5% to 2.5% for July.
India's core infrastructure sectors grew by 2% in July 2025, a two-month low.
The growth was significantly down from 6.3% in July 2024.
Coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products saw output declines.
Steel and cement production increased, rising by 12.8% and 11.7%, respectively.
For April-July 2025, the eight infrastructure sectors expanded by 1.6%.
- Who
- Eight core infrastructure sectors
- What
- Infrastructure sector growth
- When
- July 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Decline in coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery product output.
- July Growth Rate
- 2%
- June Growth Rate
- 2.2%
- July 2024 Growth Rate
- 6.3%
- Sectors with Declines
- Coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products
- Steel output increase
- 12.8%
- Cement output increase
- 11.7%
- April-July 2025 Growth
- 1.6%
Sources
Key infrastructure sector growth slows down to 2% in July
Core sector growth at 2% in July; steel & cement in fine form
India's Infrastructure Output Grew 2% YoY - Key Details
Infrastructure sector growth slows to 2% in July
Core Sector Growth Dips To Two-Month Low Of 2% In July Amid Decline In Key Sectors
Core sector growth at 2% in July as rains curb energy, mining output
