India's core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- in May 2026
- 0.5%
- marking
- 7-month low
- of the Index
- 40.27%
- and crude oil
- 9.3%
- compared
- 4.6%
India's core sector growth fell to 0.5% in May 2026, marking a 7-month low. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries accounts for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production, indicating a slowdown in industrial activity. Notably, coal production declined by 9.3% and crude oil by 4.6% compared to the previous year.
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