India's industrial output grew in June, led by a continuing surge in electricity and a modest pickup in manufacturing.
The Index of Industrial Production grew by 4.2%, as compared to a revised estimate of 6.1% in May, according to data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday.
Sectoral Estimates (YoY)
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Mining output rose 10.3% in June.
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Manufacturing output grew 2.6%.
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Electricity generation rose 8.6%.
Industrial output, as classified by the end use of goods, showed:
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Primary goods output rose 6.3%.
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Capital goods output increased 2.4%.
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Intermediate goods output grew 3.1%.
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Infrastructure and construction goods output gained 4.4%.
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Consumer durables output rose 8.6%.
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Consumer non-durables output fell 1.4%.
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