India’s core sector output contracts 0.4% in March, lowest in 19 months.

– Linked to infrastructure and construction demand – Power output trends impact revenue visibility – Steel demand reflects industrial activity Core sectors like coal, crude oil, and steel saw contraction, signaling slower industrial momentum. Investors track core sectors as early indicators of economic activity and demand cycles. March contraction: 0.4% Core sector trends help assess macroeconomic health and sector linkage effects.