Infrastructure output in India surged 7.9% from the previous year in September of 2026, the stronghest pace of increase since November 2023, following an upwardly revised 5.9% gain in the prior month. Growth was driven by a rebound in the output of coal, rising 10.7% following a 3.8% decline, while the production grew significantly further of iron ores (18.4% vs 5.5%) and steel (4.9% vs 3.5%). Stronger activity in refined products to 10.3% from 5.6% also contributed. Production of other energy products continued to decline, but at a slower pace, including crude oil (-1.4% vs -3.6%) and natural gas (-4.6% vs -4.9%), and also fertilizers (-11.7% vs -12.4%).