India core sector growth comes in at 0.7 per cent in May

India's core sectors experienced a slowdown in May, with growth at 0.7 per cent. Cement, steel, coal, and refinery products showed positive growth. However, crude oil, natural gas, and fertilizer production declined. Electricity generation also witnessed a fall. The final growth rates for February, March, and April 2025 were revised to 3.4, 4.5, and 1.0 per cent, respectively.