THE HINDU DATED 22nd OCT 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 22nd OCT 2026

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1. India's Core Industrial Growth Reaches 7.9% — Strong Recovery in Infrastructure Industries

India's eight core infrastructure industries recorded 7.9% year-on-year growth in September 2026, the highest growth rate since the revised data series began in April 2024. According to the newspaper, strong performance in coal, refinery products, iron ore, cement and steel contributed to the improvement. The Index of Eight Core Industries measures production in coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity. These industries have a combined weight of approximately 40.27% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), making them important indicators of industrial activity. However, the growth was uneven, with some sectors recording weak or negative performance. Strong infrastructure output can support construction, manufacturing, employment and investment, but a single month's figures cannot establish a sustained recovery. Gist: India's industrial momentum is improving, but long-term growth requires balanced sectoral performance, reliable energy supplies, stronger private investment and continued infrastructure development.

2. Supreme Court Stays Corruption Investigation Against Former Kerala Chief Minister — Judicial Oversight and Due Process