Jute production shows a negative growth

13 Jun '08

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As per Use-based classification, the Sectoral growth rates in April 2008 over April 2007 are 4.6% in Basic goods, 14.2% in Capital goods and 4.2% in Intermediate goods.

The Consumer durables and Consumer non-durables have recorded growth of 5.5% and 9.8% respectively, with the overall growth in Consumer goods being 8.9%.

Alongwith the Quick Estimates of IIP for April 2008, the indices for March 2008 have undergone the first revision and those for January 2008 have undergone the second (final) revision in the light of the updated data received from the source agencies.

(It may be noted that revised indices (first revision) in respect of February 2008 have already been released in May 2008 and these indices shall undergo final (second) revision in July 2008).

Statements giving Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production at Sectoral, 2-digit level of National Industrial Classification (NIC)-1987 and by Use-based classification for the month of April 2008, along with the growth rates over the corresponding month of previous year, including the cumulative indices and growth rates, are enclosed.

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