Eight Core Industries Grew By 5.1% In March

India's eight core infrastructure industries grew at a slower pace in March, amid lagging growth in six industries as compared with a month ago.

The index of eight core industries rose 5.1% in March on an annual basis, as compared with a growth of 7.1% in February, according to data released by the government on Tuesday.

• Coal output rose 8.7% in March versus 11.6% in February.

• Crude oil output rose by 2% as compared with 7.9%.

• Natural gas output grew 6.3% versus 11.3% a month ago.

• Refinery products fell 0.3%, as compared with 2.6% in the previous month.

• Fertiliser production fell 1.3%, after declining by 9.5% last month.

• Steel output rose 5.5%, as compared with 9.1% last month.

• Cement rose 10.6% versus a fall of 9.1% in the previous month.

• Electricity output rose 8%, as compared with a rise of 7.5%.