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Index of Eight Core Industries

The summary of the Index of Eight Core Industries (base: 2004-05) is given below The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 38 % of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 180.7 in January, 2016, which was 2.9 % higher compared to …

Index of Core Eight

The Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90 % in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 168.2 in January, 2014, which was 1.6 % higher compared to the index of January, 2013. Coal Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) declined by 0.7 % in January, 2014 …

Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2004-05=100), September, 2013

The Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Indexof Eight Core Industries stands at 156.2 in September, 2013,which was8.0%highercompared to the index of September, 2012. Coal Coal production (weight: 4.38%) increased by 12.5% inSeptember, 2013 over September, 2012. The cumulative index for coal during April …

SSAB is investing in the environment –switching to natural gas

It is now confirmed that SSAB in Borlänge is converting one of the reheating furnaces in the Rolling Mill to natural gas. SSAB’s environmental target of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions to 300 tonnes/year will thereby be achieved. In addition, emissions of carbon dioxide will be reduced to 40,000 tonnes/year and the current emissions of 400 …

Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2004-05=100), February 2013

The   Eight core industries have a combined weight of 37.90 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index was 144.4 in February 2013 with a growth rate of (-) 2.5% compared to their 7.7% growth in February 2012.  The decline in  growth in February,2013 was on account of negative growth witnessed in Electricity generation and …

Index of Core Eight – Core Sector Performance

The Eight core industries have a combined weight of 37.90 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index was 151.2 in October 2012 with a growth rate of 6.5% compared to their 0.4% growth in October 2011. The modest growth in October, 2012 was on account of double digit growth witnessed in the …