<h1>India's Core Industries Show Minimal Growth of 0.1% in October 2011, Down from 7.2% in 2010.</h1> The Index of Eight Core Industries in India, which contributes 37.90% to the Index of Industrial Production, showed minimal growth of 0.1% in October 2011, a significant drop from 7.2% in October 2010. From April to October 2011-12, the cumulative growth was 4.3%, down from 5.9% the previous year. Coal, crude oil, and natural gas production saw negative growth rates, while petroleum refinery, fertilizers, and cement showed slight improvements. Steel production increased by 3.8% in October 2011, and electricity generation grew by 4.9%. Data revisions are based on updated information.