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India's core sector growth rises to 1.65% in April from 1.2%
Annual growth in India's core sector output picked up in April from the prior month
The read
The core sector's annual growth rate accelerated to 1.65% in April from 1.2% in the prior month, marking a pickup in industrial activity. The increase suggests a gradual recovery in infrastructure output, though the figure remains below the levels seen earlier in the year, indicating the expansion is still modest. The verdict: the sector is gaining momentum but has room to improve.
Key numbers
- Actual: 1.65%
- Previous: 1.2%