Investment in electricity and power sector

SLOWDOWN IN THE CORE SECTOR

India’s eight core sectors—coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity—are vital for industrial growth and contribute significantly to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). While Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows reached a high of US$ 81.04 billion in FY 2024–25, the distribution remains uneven across sectors and regions. Government initiatives like the PLI scheme, PM GatiShakti, and FDI liberalization aim to improve infrastructure, attract diversified investment, and promote balanced growth. Challenges such as regulatory bottlenecks, infrastructure gaps, and regional disparities still persist, highlighting the need for continued policy support and structural reforms.