India’s Core Infrastructure Sectors Grow 6.3% In August; Highest In 13 Months

India’s eight key infrastructure sectors recorded a growth of 6.3 per cent in August 2025, marking the highest increase in 13 months, according to official data released on Monday.

Expansion in coal, steel, and cement production drove the rise, signalling a revival in core industrial activity.

The output of core sectors was 3.7 per cent in July, showing a clear acceleration in August.

Compared with the same month last year, when the growth stood at -1.5 per cent, the increase reflects a strong recovery in key industrial segments. The last time these sectors posted similar growth of 6.3 per cent was in July 2024.

Fiscal Year Performance

During the period from April to August 2025, the eight infrastructure sectors expanded by 2.8 per cent, slightly below last year’s 4.6 per cent growth in the same timeframe.

The performance indicates a positive trend in August, which may provide momentum for the remaining fiscal months.

The growth in coal, steel, and cement, critical components of India’s industrial infrastructure, contributed significantly to the overall improvement.

Analysts view the increase as a reflection of higher demand for construction and manufacturing activities, as well as efforts to strengthen the country’s industrial base.

The 13-month high growth in core sectors underlines a steady recovery in India’s industrial landscape. These segments are expected to drive broader economic activity and attract investment, particularly in infrastructure and construction-related industries.

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