- The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight in IIP.
- They are compiled and published monthly by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Eight Core Industries:
- Crude Oil
- Natural Gas
- Refinery Products
- Coal
- Steel
- Cement
- Electricity
- Fertilizers
- Why Core: They are considered core because of their significant weight and foundational role in the overall industrial production. They are essential inputs for many other industries.