Core sector output witnessed a fall in August compared to last year
According to a Government data, the 8 core sectors including crude oil, natural gas, electricity, steel, fertilizer and coal have recorded a 0.5% decline in the output compared to August 2018. Last year, the 8 core sector industries had expanded by 4.7% but this year Coal, crude oil, cement and electricity have recorded negative growth while fertilizer and steel have experienced a growth by 2.9% and 5% respectively.