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Core sectors' growth plunges to a 9-month low of 0.7% in May 2025
Electricity generation contracted for the first time in nine months, with a 5.8 per cent drop that marked the sharpest downturn since June 2020
 "Core sectors' growth plunges to a 9-month low of 0.7% in May 2025")
India's core sector growth plunges to nine-month low of 0.7% in May
The previous low pace was recorded in August 2024 when the output had contracted by 1.5%
 "India's core sector growth plunges to nine-month low of 0.7% in May")
Profit growth suggests biz cycle picking up, but weak links remain
Taking a broad view, the Q-o-Q acceleration could mean the business cycle is shifting into higher gear
 "Profit growth suggests biz cycle picking up, but weak links remain")
India's core sector growth plunges to eight-month low of 0.5% in April
April growth slowed due to contraction in refinery and fertiliser output, high base effect; only coal and natural gas posted gains among eight core industries
 "India's core sector growth plunges to eight-month low of 0.5% in April")
Core sector growth at 3-month high, but remains subdued at 3.1% in Oct
On the other hand, the output of crude oil (-4.8 per cent) and natural gas (-1.2 per cent) contracted during the month
 "Core sector growth at 3-month high, but remains subdued at 3.1% in Oct")
Q2FY25 corporate earnings split sectors between strong growth and slowdowns
Four of the 10 largest sectors - oil & gas, automotive, power, and FMCG - saw year-on-year profit declines, while six sectors posted double-digit earnings growth
 "Q2FY25 corporate earnings split sectors between strong growth and slowdowns")
Core sector grows 2% in September; refinery and cement lead gains
For the first time in 42 months, the output of the core sector has contracted (-1.6 per cent) during August.
 "Core sector grows 2% in September; refinery and cement lead gains")
Key infra sectors' growth slows down to 6.1% in July, shows govt data
The eight core sectors contribute 40.27 per cent to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) which measures overall industrial growth
 "Key infra sectors' growth slows down to 6.1% in July, shows govt data")
At 4%, India's core sector growth slowest in 20 months: Govt data
Slowdown reflects a high base and reduced electricity demand, down from 6.4% in May and 8.4% last year
 "At 4%, India's core sector growth slowest in 20 months: Govt data")
India's core sector growth rises to 6.7% in February, up from 4.1% in Jan
Core industries contributing to this growth, include coal, natural gas, cement, steel, crude oil, electricity, and refinery products which make up 40.27% of India IIP
 "India's core sector growth rises to 6.7% in February, up from 4.1% in Jan")
Core sector growth hits 15-month low of 3.6% in January: Govt data
Coal output grew by 10.2 per cent, the only sector to retain a double-digit growth in January, compared to 10.7 per cent previously
 "Core sector growth hits 15-month low of 3.6% in January: Govt data")
Core sector growth hits 14-month low of 3.8% in Dec due to high base
Only fertilisers and cement sectors see acceleration in output
 "Core sector growth hits 14-month low of 3.8% in Dec due to high base")
Coal sector up 10.9% among core industries in Nov on domestic output boost
The data indicates that the combined index of eight core industries showed an increase of 7.8 per cent (provisional) in November 2023, the government said
 "Coal sector up 10.9% among core industries in Nov on domestic output boost")
Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, said core sector growth in November showed steady growth and the slight moderation had been due to base effects
 "Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov")
Eight core industries growth up at 7.8% in November vs 5.7% year-ago
All sectors except crude oil and cement recorded healthy production growth in the month under review
 "Eight core industries growth up at 7.8% in November vs 5.7% year-ago")
India's core sector output touches 14-month high of 12.1% in August
In August last year, the core sector had grown by 4.2 per cent
 "India's core sector output touches 14-month high of 12.1% in August")
India's core sector output slowed to 8% in July 2023, shows govt data
Crude oil production saw positive growth (2.1%) for the first time in 14 months since May 2022
 "India's core sector output slowed to 8% in July 2023, shows govt data")
Core sector output in May expands at 4.3% amid a high base effect
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, said the continued traction in cement and steel could be attributed to government spending
 "Core sector output in May expands at 4.3% amid a high base effect")
Core sector output growth slows to six-month low of 3.5% in April
The growth rate of the index of eight core industries (ICI) during 2022-23 was 7.7% (provisional), the ministry said in a release
 "Core sector output growth slows to six-month low of 3.5% in April")
Core sector output growth slows to 20-month low of 0.1% in October
Output accelerated by only 0.1% in October; 4 of 8 core industries reported production contraction
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