New Index of Core Industries series released; core sectors grow 5%
The government released a new series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI), featuring an updated base year, more sectors under coverage and revised weightages. Under the improved index, core-sector output rose 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high. The revamp better reflects the changing structure of India's industrial economy.
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- The new ICI series has a new base year, more sectors covered and revised weightages.
- Core-sector output grew 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high — under the new series.
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