India’s eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a growth of 1.7 percent in April, supported by improved production in steel, cement, and electricity, according to government data released on Wednesday.

The growth rate was higher compared to 1 percent recorded in the same month last year. In March 2026, the core sector growth had stood at 1.2 percent.

Among the major sectors, steel, cement, and electricity posted positive growth during the month, helping drive the overall expansion. However, output from coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertilisers contracted during April, limiting the pace of growth in the core industries segment.