Indias core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, with weaker iron ore, steel and electricity output and contractions in fertiliser and crude oil. Cement and coal production strengthened. Despite the monthly slowdown, April-July growth rose to 4.3% from 1.5% a year earlier. Economists expect core and industrial output growth to moderate further due to base effects.

India's infrastructure output grew 5.4% year-on-year in July 2026. This growth moderated from the revised 6% expansion recorded in June. The July figure shows a 0.6…

India's core sectors experienced a growth slowdown to 5.4% in July 2026, despite being the second-fastest in seven months.

Key infrastructure sectors' output in India grew by 5.4% in July, reflecting mixed performance across various industries.