Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index
India's core industrial sectors grew by 5% in June 2026, marking the highest growth rate in five months, according to the newly released Index of Core Industries. The updated index features a new base year, additional sectors, and revised weightages, enhancing its accuracy. Notably, iron ore emerged as the fastest-growing sector, with a remarkable increase of 43.9% during the same period.