Core sector output hits 5-month high at 5% in June
India's Index of Core Industries (ICI) rose 5% year-on-year in June 2026, up from 3.2% in May, marking its highest growth in five months. The revised index, now based on the 2022-23 series, includes nine core sectors, with iron ore showing the strongest growth at 43.9%. The government indicated that iron ore and electricity were key contributors to this growth, while several sectors like natural gas and crude oil experienced contractions.