India’s core sector growth rises to 5.4 percent

Cement and coal output drove the increase, supporting industrial activity according to the latest official data.

New Delhi22 August, 20261 min read

Last updated 22 August, 2026 at 05:05 IST

India’s core sector output grew 5.4 percent, according to the latest figures released around 21 August.

Strong performance in cement and coal production underpinned the rise. The eight core industries form a key indicator of industrial momentum.

The data points to continued resilience in heavy industry even as broader economic indicators remain under watch. Officials have not released further breakdowns in the initial summary.

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