The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 178.2 in November, 2016, which was 4.9 % higher compared to the index of November, 2015.

Its cumulative growth during April to November, 2016-17 was 4.9 %. The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 38 % of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Coal: Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 6.4 % in November, 2016 over November, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to November, 2016-17 increased by 1.6 % over corresponding period of previous year.

Crude Oil: Crude Oil production (weight: 5.22 %) declined by 5.4 % in November, 2016 over November, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to November, 2016-17 declined by 3.5 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

Natural Gas: The Natural Gas production (weight: 1.71 %) declined by 1.7 % in November, 2016 over November, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to November, 2016-17 declined by 3.7 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

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