Infrastructure Growth Stalls with Major Sectors Slowing Down

The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors significantly declined in July 2025, dropping from 6.3% last year to 2%. Five major sectors, including coal and crude oil, saw reduced output, impacting overall performance. The fiscal year's April-July period also experienced a downturn compared to last year.

In a concerning economic development, the growth of eight key infrastructure sectors inched down to a sluggish 2% in July 2025, a noticeable drop from the robust 6.3% seen during the same month last year, according to data released on Wednesday.

In June, the core sectors had shown a modest 2.2% growth, indicating a deceleration in the production output.

The dip in performance is largely attributed to diminishing outputs in five crucial sectors, notably coal, crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products, marking an unsettling trend for the economic prospects.

(With inputs from agencies.)