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Core Sector Grows 7.9% in September, Fastest in New Series
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What Happened?
The core sector expanded by 7.9% in September compared to 3.1% last year, driven by electricity, cement, and refinery products. This marks the strongest growth in the new series.
Key points
- Core sector growth accelerated from 5.9% in August.
- Electricity output rose by 11.4% in September.
- Refinery products saw a growth of 10.3%.
- Coal output increased by 10.7%.
- Iron ore production surged by 18.4%.
- Bank of Baroda's chief economist noted government spending in infrastructure.
Key insights
- The strong growth in the core sector could lead to increased investor confidence.
- Continued government spending may further boost infrastructure projects.
- The contraction in energy-dominant industries highlights ongoing challenges.
Why it matters
This growth indicates a positive trend in India's infrastructure development.
Source
Times of India
