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India Updates Core Industries Index
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 11:18 AM
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India has updated its Index of Core Industries, a key metric for the country's economic performance. The updated series brings changes to the index.
The Index of Core Industries is a crucial indicator of India's economic growth, covering eight key sectors. The updated series aims to reflect the current economic scenario more accurately. The core industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity. These sectors have a significant impact on the overall economy. The update is expected to provide a more realistic picture of the country's industrial performance.