What happened
The Government of India is preparing an updated core industries index, and iron ore is set to be included in the basket. The revision is meant to broaden the measure of industrial activity and make the index more representative of current output patterns.
Why the revision matters
The core industries index is an important economic indicator because it tracks major sectors that influence overall industrial performance. Adding iron ore can improve the relevance of the index for a resource-intensive economy where mineral production affects downstream industries such as steel and infrastructure.
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