June Core Sector Growth Hits 5% with Iron Ore

The Indian government released new data showing that the core sector grew by 5% in June 2026.

This is the highest growth in five months.

The big reason for this growth is the addition of iron ore to the list of core sectors.

Iron ore production went up by a huge 43.9%.

Other sectors like electricity, steel, and cement also saw good growth.

However, some sectors like crude oil, natural gas, and fertilizers saw a decrease in production.

The government has been updating many of its data series to give a more accurate picture of the economy.