Feb 28: Core sector slows
A worker fastens iron rods together at the construction site of a bridge in the outskirts of Jammu
In a poor performance, the eight core industries grew by 0.5% in January mainly due to slackening output of crude oil, steel, natural gas and petroleum refinery products.
The eight core industries, which include coal, cement, fertilisers and electricity, had recorded a growth rate of 6.4% in January 2011.
(Pictures by Reuters)
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