Growth in India's core sectors slowed to 5.4% in July 2026, according to the Index of Core Industries released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Despite the moderation, July's growth was still the second-fastest in seven months, pointing to relatively resilient core-sector momentum during the month.
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- Core sector growth: 5.4% in July 2026.
- Source: Index of Core Industries, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Still the second-fastest pace in seven months.
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