Core sector growth rose to 1.7% in April 2026, driven by stronger steel and cement activity, despite oil and gas contractions.

Core sector growth rose to 1.7% in April 2026, driven by stronger steel and cement activity, despite oil and gas contractions.

India's infrastructure output grew by 1.7% in May, up from 1.2% in April, signaling a partial recovery despite ongoing challenges in several key sectors.

India's eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, supported by higher output in steel, cement and electricity, according to…