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India's Core Sector Output Jumps 5% in June, Reaching Five-Month Peak
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 04:18 AM
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India’s core industrial output rose by 5% in June, marking a five‑month high, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
India’s core industrial output recorded a 5% increase in June, the latest figures from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation indicate. The rise lifts the sector to a five‑month high, reflecting a rebound after a period of subdued growth.
The data, released on Thursday, shows that the core sector—excluding the volatile petroleum and electricity subsectors—has been steadily climbing. A 5% jump in June follows a 4% rise in May, underscoring a gradual recovery in manufacturing and services.
Economists note that the uptick could signal improving demand across key industries such as chemicals, metals, and machinery. The growth also suggests that supply chain disruptions that plagued earlier months are easing.
The government is monitoring the trend closely, as core sector performance is a key indicator of overall economic health and a potential driver for future fiscal policy decisions.
The data, released on Thursday, shows that the core sector—excluding the volatile petroleum and electricity subsectors—has been steadily climbing. A 5% jump in June follows a 4% rise in May, underscoring a gradual recovery in manufacturing and services.
Economists note that the uptick could signal improving demand across key industries such as chemicals, metals, and machinery. The growth also suggests that supply chain disruptions that plagued earlier months are easing.
The government is monitoring the trend closely, as core sector performance is a key indicator of overall economic health and a potential driver for future fiscal policy decisions.