New Delhi, Nov 30 (KNN) The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stands at 175.4 in October, 2015, which was 3.2 % higher compared to the index of October, 2014. Its cumulative growth during April to October, 2015-16 was 2.5 %.

Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 6.3 % in October, 2015 overOctober, 2014. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 4.5 % over corresponding period of previous year, according to an official release.

Crude Oil production (weight: 5.22 %) decreased by 2.1 % in October, 2015 over October, 2014. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 0.03 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

The Natural Gas production (weight: 1.71 %) declined by 1.8 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 declined by 2.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

 Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 5.94%) declined by 4.4 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 2.4 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

Fertilizer production (weight: 1.25%) increased by 16.2 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 9.2% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Steel production (weight: 6.68%) declined by 1.2 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 declined by 0.5 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

Cement production (weight: 2.41%) increased by 11.7 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 2.6% over the corresponding period of previous year.

Electricity generation (weight: 10.32%) increased by 8.8 % in October, 2015. Its cumulative index during April to October, 2015-16 increased by 4.7% over the corresponding period of previous year. (KNN Bureau)