Similarly, the beverage industry index climbed to 395.34 in April 2024 from 352.76 in March 2024, showing a 12.07% rise.
On the other hand, the food products industry index dropped 19.04% to 123.72 in April 2024 from 152.81 in March 2024. The decrease is attributed to raw material shortages.
The pharmaceutical, chemical, and medicinal preparations industry index also declined, falling to 78.27 in April 2024 from 92.22 in March 2024, a 15.13% decrease.