Overview

• India's infrastructure output grew 3.8% year-on-year in March 2025, driven by robust cement and steel production, according to official data.
• Cement production surged 11.6% in March, up from a revised 10.8% growth in February, while steel output rose 7.1%, compared to 6.9% the prior month.
• Crude oil production declined 1.9% year-on-year in March, and natural gas output dropped sharply by 12.7%, continuing struggles in the energy sector.
• Electricity generation increased 6.2% in March, improving from a revised 3.6% growth in February, while coal production rose 1.6%.
• For the fiscal year 2024-25, infrastructure output recorded a 4.4% growth, underscoring sustained expansion across key sectors.