India's core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May: Key Highlights | TheBriefWire
India's core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May
Published 22 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip from
Synopsis India's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip from April's 1.8%. While steel, cement, and electricity production showed positive momentum, the overall performance of the eight key sectors, including coal and refinery products, indicates a cautious economic pace. This cumulative slowdown for April-May 2026-27 now stands at 1.1%.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 5:10 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 6:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip from April's 1.8%.
While steel, cement, and electricity production showed positive momentum, the overall performance of the eight key sectors, including coal and refinery products, indicates a cautious economic pace.
This cumulative slowdown for April-May 2026-27 now stands at 1.1%.