October infrastructure output, which contributes nearly 38 per cent to the industrial output index, was up 3.2 per cent annually.
Twelve of the 21 economists polled doubted whether the government could roll out the tax before the next fiscal year begins in April.
Monetary policy easing in India puts it out of step with the United States, the world's largest economy, where interest rates are expected to rise later this year
Sensex to hit record high in 2015, but analysts cut forecast
Manufacturing growth in India lost momentum in February.
The RBI has targeted 6 percent inflation by January 2016
Production at factories, mines and utilities likely rose an annual 2.4 per cent in August, up from July's 0.5 per cent rise, according to the survey of 26 economists.