India core sectors growth rises to 7.9% in September

Output of key infrastructure industries in India increased by 7.9 per cent in September 2026 against 3.1 per cent in the year-ago month, driven by strong performance of iron ore, electricity and cement segments. According to the official data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday, the core sector expanded by 5.9 per cent in August 2026. Among segments, iron ore output rose by 18.4 per cent, electricity by 11.4 per cent, coal by 10.7 per cent, and refinery products by 10.3 per cent.

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