Eight core industries grew at 2.2 pc in January
New Delhi/UNI: The combined Index of eight core Industries stood in January increased by 2.2 per cent as compared to 2.1 per cent in December 2019 and 1.5 per cent in January 2019, according to data released by the government on Friday.
Its cumulative growth during April, 2019 to January, 2020 was 0.6 per cent, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Coal production increased by 8.0 per cent in January over the same month last year. Its cumulative index declined by 2.4 per cent during April to January, 2019-20 over corresponding period of the previous year.
Crude Oil production declined by 5.3 per cent in January over the same month last year. Its cumulative index declined by 6.0 per cent during April to January, 2019-20 over the corresponding period of previous year.
The Natural Gas production declined by 9.1 per cent in January over the same month last year. Its cumulative index declined by 4.3 per cent during April to January, 2019-20 over the corresponding period of previous year.
Petroleum Refinery production increased by1.9 per cent while Fertilizer production declined by 0.1 per cent in January over the same month in 2019.
Steel production increased by 2.2 per cent and Cement production increased by 5.0 per cent in January compared to the same month last year.
Electricity generation increased by 2.8 per cent in January over same month last year.
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