Core infrastructure sector growth slows to 3.8% in March

India’s core infrastructure sectors experienced a slowdown in growth, rising by 3.8% in March 2025, a decrease from the 6.3% growth in March of the previous year. This moderation was primarily due to declines in crude oil and natural gas production, with other key sectors also showing decelerated growth. The cumulative growth for the entire fiscal year 2024-25 was 4.