India’s core sector output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026 from 5.0% in July, according to provisional data released by the government on Monday.
The eight core industries had recorded 5.4% growth in July based on the provisional estimate. The final July index revised the growth rate down to 5.0%, the government said.
Five of the eight core industries recorded positive year-on-year growth in August. Cement output rose 12.5%, electricity 11.6%, iron ore 5.5%, steel 3.4% and refinery products 2.6%.
