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India's Infrastructure Output Rises 7.9% in September Driven by Coal, Steel
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM
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India's infrastructure sector recorded a 7.9% year-on-year growth in September, supported by robust performance in coal and steel production.
India’s infrastructure sector demonstrated significant momentum in September, with output registering a 7.9% year-on-year increase. This growth marks a notable strengthening of the sector, which is a key pillar of the country's industrial base.
The surge was primarily driven by strong performance in the coal and steel segments. These industries, being critical inputs for construction and manufacturing, saw robust demand and production levels during the month. The positive trend in these commodities directly contributed to the overall upward trajectory of infrastructure output.
The data highlights the resilience of India’s industrial framework, where heavy industry continues to play a pivotal role in economic expansion. The consistent growth in coal and steel suggests sustained activity in downstream sectors that rely heavily on these raw materials.
This performance underscores the ongoing investment and operational efficiency within the infrastructure domain, providing a solid foundation for continued economic development in the coming quarters.
The surge was primarily driven by strong performance in the coal and steel segments. These industries, being critical inputs for construction and manufacturing, saw robust demand and production levels during the month. The positive trend in these commodities directly contributed to the overall upward trajectory of infrastructure output.
The data highlights the resilience of India’s industrial framework, where heavy industry continues to play a pivotal role in economic expansion. The consistent growth in coal and steel suggests sustained activity in downstream sectors that rely heavily on these raw materials.
This performance underscores the ongoing investment and operational efficiency within the infrastructure domain, providing a solid foundation for continued economic development in the coming quarters.