Eight Core Industries

INDIA’S CORE SECTOR GROWTH SLOWS TO 4.2% IN MARCH 2026

The growth of India’s eight core sectors slowed to 4.2 percent in March 2026, a significant decline compared to the 7.8 percent recorded in the same month of the previous year. While sectors like steel and electricity maintained positive momentum, a sharp slump in fertilizer production and stagnant crude oil output dragged down the overall index.