Iron ore has been added to the core sector infrastructure industries list. This inclusion increases the total number of key sectors from eight to nine. The new series, with base year 2022-23, will be released on July 20. Gross production data will now compile the steel index for consistency. Raw coal is retained in the coal sector, excluding derived products.

India's Index of Core Industries will be upgraded with a new base year and weights, enhancing key economic metrics.

Iron ore has been added to the core sector infrastructure industries list. This inclusion increases the total number of key sectors from eight to nine. The new series, with base…