Core sector growth slows to 5.4% in July 2026
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 slowdown, July’s growth was still the second fastest recorded in seven months, indicating that industrial momentum remained relatively firm.
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The core-industries index is a lead indicator of industrial output.
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- Core sector growth: 5.4% in July 2026.
- Data from the Index of Core Industries.
- Released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Second fastest growth in seven months.
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