India's core sector contracts 0.4% in March 2026, fertilizer plunges
NewsBytes | April 20, 2026 9:40 PM CST
India's FY 2025-26 core growth 2.6%
While most sectors struggled, steel production grew by 2.2% and cement was up by 4%, showing there's still demand for building and infrastructure.
Natural gas was a standout too, jumping 6.4%.
For the full financial year 2025-26, overall core sector growth was a modest 2.6%, reflecting both challenges and resilience in India's economy right now.
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