Cumulative eight core infrastructure sector output up 4.9% in April-July 2016-17
The index of eight core infrastructure sector rose 3.2% in July 2016 over July 2015, while its cumulative growth stood at 4.9% in April to July 2016-17.Coal production (weight: 4.38%) increased 5.1% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 5.3% over corresponding period of previous year.
Crude Oil production (weight: 5.22%) decreased by 1.8% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 decreased by 2.9% over the corresponding period of previous year.
The Natural Gas production (weight: 1.71%) increased by 3.3% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 declined by 3.8% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 5.94%) increased by 13.7% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 8.7% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Fertilizer production (weight: 1.25%) increased by 2.5% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 8.6% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Steel production (weight: 6.68%) decreased by 0.5% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 2.8% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Cement production (weight: 2.41%) increased by 1.4% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 4.6% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Electricity generation (weight: 10.32%) increased by 1.6% in July 2016 over July 2015. Its cumulative index during April to July 2016-17 increased by 7.1% over the corresponding period of previous year.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content