India’s core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026 to lowest level since August 2024

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March 2026 brought unexpected challenges for India’s foundational industries, as the Index of Eight Core Industries reported a contraction of 0.4 percent.

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India’s core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026 to lowest level since August 2024

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