India's industrial output growth hit a six-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November helped by a strong rise in output of consumer durables and capital goods, government data showed on Friday.

India's industrial output, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew by 5.2% in November 2024, reaching a six-month high, up from 3.5% in October. Manufacturing output rose by 5.8%,

India secured a dominant six-wicket win over Ireland in the opening one-day international in Rajkot. Skipper Gaby Lewis hit 92 as the tourists posted 238-7 but the tally never looked likely to be enough and Pratika Rawal's 89 helped the hosts clinch victory with 15.3 overs to spare as the first bilateral series between the sides got under way.

India defeated Ireland by six wickets in the first women`s ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Friday. Opting to bat, Ireland skipper Gaby Lewis struck a fine 92 and shared a 117-run partnership with Leah Paul (59) as the visitors scored 238 for 7.

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