Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index
The government released a revamped series of the Index of Core Industries, under which core-sector output grew 5% in June 2026, a five-month high. The new series adopts an updated base year, covers more sectors and carries revised weightages, aligning the index better with the current structure of production. Core industries feed directly into the Index of Industrial Production.
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The Index of Core Industries is a key infrastructure-output indicator that feeds the IIP.
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- Index of Core Industries grew 5% in June 2026, a five-month high.
- Government launched a new series of the index.
- New series has an updated base year and covers more sectors.
- Sector weightages were revised.
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