Eight core sector growth sees a slight bump, dips to 6.6% in July

On the energy side, coal production maintained growth, despite the rate of rise falling for the third straight month

The eight core sectors of the economy saw a slight bump in its growth path in July, rising 6.6 per cent, down from an updated 7.6 per cent in June. Contributing 40 per cent to the total industrial production, output of the core sectors saw lower growth across five sectors as compared to June. 

Data by the commerce and industry ministry on Friday showed the eight segments — coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity — cumulatively grew 5.8 per cent in the first four months (April-July) of the financial year. This was more than double