Core sector growth accelerates to 7.9% in September, fastest in new series
The Index of Eight Core Industries grew 7.9% year-on-year in September, up from 3.1% last year, according to provisional data from the commerce ministry. Cumulative growth from April to September 2026 was 5.1%, more than double the previous year's 2.5%. The trend indicates a robust recovery, with Icra forecasting full-year electricity growth at 8.5%.