- Production growth of nine key sectors slowed to 4.8% in August this year
- Output declined in coal, natural gas, crude oil, and fertiliser sectors in August
- Growth was 6.2% in August last year and 5% in July this year
Production growth of nine key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.8% in August due to a fall in the output of coal, natural gas, crude oil, and fertiliser, according to the latest government data released on Monday.
The output expanded by 6.2% in the same month last year and by 5% in July this year.
During April-August, the pace of growth was higher at 4.3% compared to 2.4% in the same period of 2025-26.
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