Eight Core Industries Grew By 6.1% In July

The index of eight core industries grew by 6.1% in July, as compared to 4% in June, on an annual basis, according to data released by the government on Friday.

• Coal output rose 6.8% in July versus 14.8% in June.

• Crude oil output falls 2.9% as against a decline of 2.6% last month.

• Natural gas output falls 1.3% versus 3.3% previously.

• Petroleum refinery products rose 6.6% after falling by 1.5% in the previous month.

• Fertiliser production rose 5.3% versus 2.4%.

• Steel output rose 7.2% versus 2.7% in June.

• Cement output rose 5.5% versus 1.9% in the last month.

• Electricity output rose 7% as compared to 7.7% in the previous month.