<h1>Industrial Growth Rises 5.2% in March 2024; Cement, Coal, and Electricity Lead Gains, Fertilizers Decline.</h1> The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 5.2% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. Positive growth was observed in the production of Cement, Coal, Electricity, Natural Gas, Steel, and Crude Oil. Cement production increased by 10.6%, Coal by 8.7%, Electricity by 8.0%, Natural Gas by 6.3%, and Steel by 5.5%. Crude Oil saw a 2.0% increase. However, Fertilizers and Petroleum Refinery Products recorded declines of 1.3% and 0.3%, respectively. The cumulative growth rate for the 2023-24 period was 7.5%, with December 2023's growth rate revised to 5.0%.