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Core sector output eased to a three-month low of 2.3% in February

India's core sector growth decelerated to a three-month low of 2.3% in February, impacted by weaker electricity generation and energy industry declines. Cement and steel showed resilience, but refinery products, crude oil, and natural gas contracted. This slowdown signals a broader economic moderation, with forecasts adjusted due to persistent energy price concerns.

20 Mar 2026 6:51 pm