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Core sector output growth slumps to 20-month low of 0.1% in Oct
The combined index of eight core industries was dragged down by a contraction in the output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and cement.
The combined index of eight core industries was dragged down by a contraction in the output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and cement.
Core sector — steel, cement makers — are looking at expansion of capacities, says finance minister.
India to be one of the fastest-growing economies, will facilitate as much needed, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.