New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Output of key infrastructure industries increased by 7.9 per cent in September 2026 against 3.1 per cent in the year-ago month, driven by strong performance of iron ore, electricity and cement segments.
According to the official data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday, the core sector expanded by 5.9 per cent in August 2026.
Among segments, iron ore output rose by 18.4 per cent, electricity by 11.4 per cent, coal by 10.7 per cent, and refinery products by 10.3 per cent.
Cement production increased by 9.8 per cent and steel by 4.9 per cent in September compared to the same period last year.
Fertilizers (-11.7 per cent), natural gas (-4.6 per cent), and crude oil (-1.4 per cent) witnessed negative growth in September 2026, the ministry said in the statement.
The cumulative growth rate of core sectors during April-September 2026 was 5.1 per cent compared to 2.5 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year, it added. PTI RR HVA
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