Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index
The government released a new series of the Index of Core Industries, under which core-sector output grew 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high. The revamped index carries a new base year, covers more sectors and applies revised weightages, sharpening the official measure of core infrastructure-linked output.
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- Core-sector output grew 5% in June 2026, a five-month high.
- The new Index of Core Industries series has a new base year, wider sector coverage and revised weightages.
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