Core Sector Growth

Core sector output shrinks by 5.2% in September; except for fertilisers, all industries witnessed negative growth

Output of core infrastructure industries shrank by 5.2 percent in September 2019 as seven of eight sectors witnessed negative growth, according to official data released on Thursday

Core sector growth in negative zone for first time in 4 years: Economy is slowing, but here are four ways government can arrest slowdown

There is a likelihood that there will be some revival in the consumer spending in the next two months on account of the festive season demand, which could offer some relief to the economy.

Govt, RBI on same page on steps to boost economy, will meet industry people from next week: Nirmala Sitharaman

Economy shows signs of structural slowdown: Govt must work on urgent stimulus plan that Budget couldn’t deliver

There is no immediate respite seen for the economy till now. The signs of deeper trouble are flashing continuously indicating that the slowdown is turning structural in nature.

Core sectors' growth slows down to 2.1% in February on fall in output of crude oil and refinery products

The growth of eight core sectors slowed down to 2.1 percent in February due to fall in output of crude oil and refinery products, official data showed on Monday

GDP data key highlights: India's economy grows at 7.2% in third quarter; a booster shot for Narendra Modi govt

A strong GDP reading could lift domestic shares, and boost the rupee, which has been Asia’s second weakest currency this year, losing about 1.6 percent against the dollar.

Core sector growth slows to 4% in December; crude oil, coal, steel output slump

Growth of the eight core sectors slowed to a five-month low of 4 percent in December 2017 due to negative performance of segments like coal and crude oil, official data showed

Signs of GDP revival, Rs 9 lakh cr bailout apart, 2018 will likely be a tricky year for Narendra Modi govt

If the pick-up in core sector growth sustains, that’ll augur well for the economy

Core sector growth rises to 4.9% in August; highest in 5 months

The core sector growth in August is the highest since March, when it grew by 5.2 percent

Core sector growth falls to 0.4% in June from 4.1% in May; coal output declines 6.7%

Slow growth in key sectors would also have implications on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as these segments account for about 41 percent to the total factory output