India's eight core infrastructure industries rose in April, driven by the growth in seven industries.
The index of eight core industries rose 6.2% in April on an annual basis, as compared with a growth of 5.1% in March, according to data released by the government on Friday.
Break-Up Across Eight Core Sectors In April (YoY)
Coal output rose 7.5% versus 8.7% in March.
Crude oil output rose 1.6% as against 2% in March
Natural gas output increased 8.6% in April versus 6.3% in March.
Petroleum refinery products rose 3.9% as against a fall of 0.3% in March.
Fertiliser production declined 0.8% versus a decline of 1.3% in March.
Steel output rose 7.1% versus 5.5% in March.
Cement rose rose 0.6% versus 10.6% in March.
Electricity output rose 9.4% as compared with 8% in March.
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