Which core industry carries the highest individual weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?

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A. Coal A.

B. Steel B.

C. Electricity C.

D. Petroleum Refinery Products D.

Refinery Products carries the highest individual weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries.

Key Details:

According to data from India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by a provisional 0.7% in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.
The overall growth for the fiscal year to date (April–May 2025-26) was 0.8%.
The industries are ranked by weight in the following descending order:
1. Refinery Products: 28.04%
2. Electricity: 19.85%
3. Steel: 17.92%
4. Coal: 10.33%
5. Crude Oil: 8.98%
6. Natural Gas: 6.88%
7. Cement: 5.37%
8. Fertilizers: 2.63%

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