India’s eight core sectors posted a growth of 5.2% in March, slower than February, which was reported at 7.1%, according to government data.

• The number was higher than March 2023 at 4.2%.
• The eight core infrastructure sectors comprise coal, crude oil, steel, cement, electricity, fertilizers, refinery products, and natural gas.
• The slowdown in March growth was attributed to lower crude oil production and contraction in refinery products and fertilisers, per the data released by the ministry of commerce and industries.