India's Infrastructure Surges 7.9% in September

India's infrastructure output demonstrated strong performance, recording a 7.9% year-on-year growth in September. This accelerated pace significantly surpassed the revised 5.9% growth observed in August. The September figures also represent a notable increase compared to the 3.1% growth registered in the same month of the previous year. This expansion in the infrastructure sector was primarily propelled by enhanced production within critical industries. Specifically, higher output of coal, refinery products, steel, and iron ore played a crucial role in driving this positive trend. The index tracking these nine sectors is a significant indicator, accounting for approximately one-third of India's overall industrial production (IIP).