India's Core Sector Output Expands 5% in June 2026; Iron Ore Added as 9th Core Sector
Iron Ore witnessed the highest growth at 43.9%, followed by Cement and Electricity, both registering 9.8% expansion.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry revised the base year for the Index of Core Industries (ICI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Iron Ore has been formally included as the 9th core sector industry in the revamped index framework.
Strategic Perspective: Updating base years and expanding sector coverage ensures macroeconomic indicators accurately capture structural shifts in the economy.
Key Facts / Static GK
DPIIT Parent Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Minister of Commerce and Industry: Piyush Goyal
Practice Quiz — 21 July 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador by Policybazaar to support IRDAI's vision of 'Insurance for all by 2047'?
Q2. Who among the following has assumed charge as the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Q3. Who has been elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Q4. With reference to the Index of Core Industries (ICI) in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The base year of the Index has been revised from 2011-12 to 2022-23. 2. Iron Ore was introduced as the 9th core industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. What was the total value of UPI transactions recorded in India during Financial Year 2025-26?
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