India's core sector output grew five percent year-on-year in June. This growth accelerated from May's 3.2 percent, reaching a five-month high. Iron ore production surged significantly, while cement and electricity also showed sustained growth. Crude oil and natural gas output remained under pressure during the month. Fertiliser production also continued its decline, marking four consecutive months of contraction.

Iron ore has been added to the core sector industries list, expanding it to nine. The government will release a revised Index of Core Industries series on July 20. This new series…

June 2026 marked a notable five percent growth in India's core industries index, with iron ore production soaring to forty-three point nine percent. Significant growth was also…

New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Production growth of nine core infrastructure sectors rose to a five-month high of 5 per cent in June due to an increase in output of cement, electricity…

Core infrastructure sectors see 5% growth in June, driven by iron ore and electricity, amid mixed performance across industries.

India's core sector output grew five percent year-on-year in June. This growth accelerated from May's 3.2 percent, reaching a five-month high. Iron ore production surged…

NEW DELHI: India's expanded core sector grew at the fastest pace in five months to touch 5% in June, compared with 1.1% a year ago, official data with a revised base year 2022-23,…