New Index of Core Industries series; core sectors grow 5% in June 2026
The government released a new and improved series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI), with an updated base year, wider sectoral coverage and revised weightages. Under the revamped index, the eight core sectors grew 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high — reflecting the government's broader upgrade of economic data series.
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A revamped official industrial data series with a fresh base year — a likely economy-and-indices question.
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- New ICI series has a new base year, more sectors covered and revised weightages.
- Core sectors grew 5% in June 2026, a five-month high.
- Released by the government as part of upgraded economic data series.
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