Eight core sectors’ output up 3.1% in November
The Hindu
Barring crude oil and cement, all other sectors recorded positive growth in November.
Output of eight core sectors rose by 3.1% in November as against a contraction of 1.1% in the same month last year, according to government data released on Friday.
Barring crude oil and cement, all other sectors recorded positive growth in November.
In October, these core sectors’ output had grown by 8.4%.

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