India’s core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May
India’s core sector growth fell to 0.5% in May 2026, a 7-month low, with coal production down 9.3% and crude oil output down 4.6%. This slowdown signals potential challenges for overall industrial activity.
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- in May 2026
- 0.5%
- marking
- 7-month low
- of the Index
- 40.27%
- April 2026
- 1.8%
- in May 2026
- 9.3%
India’s core sector growth fell to 0.5% in May 2026, marking a 7-month low. This slowdown is significant as the Eight Core Industries represent 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The previous growth rate for April 2026 was 1.8%, indicating a concerning trend for industrial activity.
• Coal production dropped by 9.3% in May 2026.
• Crude oil output decreased by 4.6%.
This decline may impact investor sentiment in related sectors.
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