India's main industries recorded growth of 1.7% in April 2026, which is a two-month high.

According to government data released on Thursday, May 21, India's eight infrastructure industries, designated as "core industries," recorded growth of 1.7 percent in April 2026, a two-month high.

The eight main industries are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity.

Cement production was the strongest indicator, increasing by 9.4 percent in April. Steel production increased by 6.2 percent, while electricity production increased by 4.1 percent during the month.

Coal production decreased by 8.7 percent in April, crude oil production fell by 3.9 percent, and natural gas production decreased by 4.3 percent. Fertilizer production also dropped sharply by 8.6 percent. Refined products showed a slight decrease of 0.5 percent during the month.