India’s Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 2.3% in February 2026, sharply lower than the 4.7 growth recorded in January. The data, released by PIB on March 20, shows mixed performance across sectors, with strong gains in steel and cement offset by declines in crude oil and natural gas. The core sector, which accounts … Continue reading India Core Sector Growth Slows to 2.3% in February