India’s core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026
- Posted on April 20, 2026
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India’s core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026
March 2026 brought unexpected challenges for India's foundational industries, as the Index of Eight Core Industries reported a contraction of 0.4 percent. The sharp declines in essential sectors such as fertiliser, crude oil, coal, and electricity contributed significantly to this downturn, reversing the positive momentum that had been evident just a month prior.
