India’sCore infrastructure output stagnated in October 2025, recording 0% growth—the worst performance in 14 months.
What it is?
- The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a monthly economic indicator that measures the combined and individual performance ofeight crucial infrastructure sectors that drive industrial activity in India.
Published by:Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA)
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
History / Background:
- Introduced to track the health of India’s industrial base and serve as a leading indicator for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
- Base year:2011–12, aligned with the base revision of national accounts.
- Over time, it has become a key tool for assessing monthly economic momentum.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
