New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- India's eight core industries fell to a three-month low of 3% in September, down from 6.5% in August, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Despite a favourable low base effect, the reduction in output comes due to a decline in the performance of four energy sectors.

Natural gas output also registered negative growth for the 15th consecutive month.

Among the four infrastructure sectors, steel production stood at 14.1%, indicating accelerated output for the third consecutive month of double-digit growth.

The continued growth in steel output shows the robust demand from the construction sector, propelled by government spending in infrastructure.

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