<h1>Core Industries Index Rises 3.8% in December 2021; April-December Growth at 12.6% Compared to Last Year.</h1> The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.8% in December 2021 compared to the previous year, with a final growth rate for September 2021 revised to 5.4%. From April to December 2021, the ICI growth rate was 12.6% over the same period last fiscal year. In December 2021, production rose in Coal, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Cement, and Electricity, while Crude Oil and Steel saw declines. These industries represent 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production. The data for the last three months is provisional, and further updates are expected.