Eight Core Industries Grew By 6.2% In April

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.

• 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.