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 government data released on Wednesday, PTI reported.

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…