India's infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectors
- Posted on May 20, 2026
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India's infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectors
India's infrastructure output growth saw a slowdown in April 2026. Provisional data shows a 1.7% expansion. Cement, steel, and electricity sectors performed strongly. However, coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertilisers experienced contractions. These eight core industries significantly influence industrial production.