Core sector growth eases to 5.4% in July 2026
Growth in India’s core industries eased to 5.4% in July 2026, according to the Index of Core Industries released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Despite the moderation, it was still the second-fastest pace in seven months. The core industries track key infrastructure inputs and feed directly into the Index of Industrial Production, making the reading a closely watched gauge of industrial health.
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- Core sector growth: 5.4% in July 2026
- Released via the Index of Core Industries by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Second-fastest growth in seven months
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