index of industrial production
Industrial growth rises by 4.9 per cent in April
Manufacturing sector, which constitute more than 77 per cent of the index, recorded a growth of 5.2 per cent in April.
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Even as monsoon is predicted to be normal this year, its uneven distribution could spike food prices.
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The uptick in average industrial production growth, implies that the overall industrial activity strengthened in Q1.
Industrial output dips to 4.4 per cent
However, despite a low growth RBI is not expected to cut interest rates in the next policy review meeting due to concerns over inflation.
Index of Industrial Production records 5-months low growth of 4.4 pc
The previous low at 1.8 per cent was recorded in October 2017.
Industrial output picks up, retail inflation dips
Within manufacturing, 16 out of 23 industry groups showed positive growth on an annual basis.
Infrastructure output growth at 6.8 per cent, fastest in a year
The cement sector grew by 17.3 per cent in November against a contraction of 1.3 per cent in October.
Core sector growth falls to 0.4 per cent in June
Slow growth in key sectors would also have implications on the Index of Industrial Production.
New IIP data indicates growth under UPA’s rule
What is disconcerting is that nothing is being done or is seen to be done about encouraging private investment which could generate jobs.