Infra tracker: Core sector growth slows to 1.7% in June; steel, cement & refinery products output gained

India’s core infrastructure sectors experienced a slowdown in June 2025, growing by only 1.7%, a significant drop from the previous year’s 5%. The decline was primarily due to contractions in key sectors like coal and electricity. While steel and cement showed strong growth, the overall performance indicates a broader weakness in industrial activity during the April-June quarter.