Q. Which sectors growth was positive during the lockdown in March 2020 among the core sectors ?
Answer: Coal
Notes: The output of the core industries has reduced by 6.5% in the month of March during lockdown. This is the sharpest reduction since 2012. The petroleum sector slid by 0.5%, demand of electricity decreased by 7.2%, cement industry saw 25% drop, steel production demand reduced by 13%. The only sector that saw a positive figure was coal.