Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index
The government released a revised series of the Index of Core Industries, updating its base year, expanding sectoral coverage and revising sectoral weights. On the new series, the core sectors grew 5% in June 2026, a five-month high. The Index of Core Industries tracks output of key infrastructure sectors and is an important input to the broader Index of Industrial Production.
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- New ICI series has an updated base year, wider sectoral coverage and revised weights.
- Core sectors grew 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high.
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