India's Core Infrastructure Sectors Grow 3.7% in December 2025, Led by Cement and Steel

India's eight core infrastructure sectors grew 3.7% year-on-year in December 2025, marking a four-month high and an improvement from November's 2.1% growth but slower than December 2024's 5.1%. Growth was driven by cement (13.5%), steel (6.9%), electricity (5.3%), fertilisers (4.1%), and coal (3.6%), while crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products declined. The cumulative growth for April-December 2025-26 stood at 2.6%, reflecting ongoing challenges in energy-related segments despite gains in construction and industrial demand.