Page 4 - Core Sector

Core sector growth up 3.2% in August

Massive growth in steel sector pushes up index but coal output plummets

Core sector growth at 3.2% in July

Main push from sharp pick-up in refinery products; barring coal, other 6 rise only marginally

July core sector growth moderates to 3.2% after 5.2% rise in June

Sharp pick-up in refinery products and sustained rise in coal behind growth

June core sector growth rises to 5.2%

Sharp pick-up in coal and cement production boosts core sector growth

Core sector growth accelerates to 8.5% in April

Sharp pick-up in refinery products and electricity generation led to the fifth straight increase in April

Core sector expands 6.4% in March to 16-month high

Pick-up in refinery products, fertilisers, cement and electricity production push up the growth