India's June Iron Ore Production Surges 43.9% Year-on-Year

Published: Jul 27, 2026 09:28

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The Indian government officially added iron ore as the ninth sector in its revised Index of Core Industries, revealing that the country's domestic iron ore output surged by 43.9% in June 2026 compared to the same month last year. Comprising 4.9% of the newly structured index weight, this substantial increase in iron ore extraction, alongside a 4.6% rise in domestic steel output, was a primary driver in pushing India's overall core sector growth to a five-month high of 5%.

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