Growth in core sectors slows to 5.4% in July 2026
Output of India's core industries, measured by the Index of Core Industries (ICI), grew 5.4% in July 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Though the pace slowed from earlier months, it was still the second-fastest core-sector growth recorded in seven months. Core industries carry a large weight within overall industrial production.
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- Core sector (ICI) growth in July 2026: 5.4%
- Data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Second-fastest core-sector growth in seven months
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