Output of India’s key infrastructure industries registered a 7.9 per cent increase in September 2026, compared to 3.1 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year, supported by robust performance in iron ore, electricity, and cement sectors. Commerce and Industry Ministry data released on Wednesday indicated that the core sector expanded by 5.9 per cent in August 2026. Segment-wise, iron ore production advanced by 18.4 per cent, electricity generation climbed by 11.4 per cent, coal production rose by 10.7 per cent, and refinery products increased by 10.3 per cent.