In December, India's core sectors recorded a 3.8% YoY growth, down from 7.9% in November, according to government data. The Index of Coal Industry (ICI), measuring performance in eight key sectors, showed growth in all but crude oil, which declined by 1%. The coal sector led with a 10.6% increase, while natural gas rose by 6.6%. The Eight Core Industries constitute 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production.