The Hindu·5 min read·hard
Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index
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T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan
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India's core industrial sector growth reached a five-month high of 5% in June 2026, according to a newly updated index with a revised base year. While iron ore production saw significant growth, hydrocarbon-related sectors experienced a contraction due to global price fluctuations.
Growth in activity in India’s core industrial sectors accelerated to 5% in June 2026, the fastest in five months, as per the inaugural release of the new and updated series of the c (ICI).
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