India’s core sectors’ growth loses steam, slows to 4% in January
- Posted on February 20, 2026
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India’s core sectors’ growth loses steam, slows to 4% in January
India's core infrastructure sectors expanded by 4.0% in January 2026, a slowdown from December's 4.7% growth. This moderation was primarily driven by strong performance in the steel and cement industries. For the April-January period of 2025-26, cumulative growth reached 2.8%.