India’s core sector growth stalls at 0.5% in May, energy slump drags overall output
May’s core‑sector index slipped to a seven‑month low of 0.5%, as petroleum products fell 8.7% – the steepest drop in 42 months – and coal output slid 9.3%. The dip was partially offset by an 8.7% surge in electricity generation, driven by extreme heat and renewable output.