# India’s June scorecard weakens as demand slows, production holds up 2026-08-06T17:46:51+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India’s economic scorecard weakened in June as consumer demand lost momentum and inflation rose above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target. Eight of 16 high-frequency indicators fell below their one-year average range, compared with six in May. Car sales growth slowed to 15.3%, tractor sales to 11.9%, and domestic air traffic contracted 1%. Production remained firmer. Industrial output grew 7.3% year on year, its fastest pace since July 2024, while core-sector growth rose to 5%. Labour-intensive exports grew 12.1% after contracting in May. CPI inflation increased to 4.4%, with food inflation at 5.3%. Improved kharif sowing has reduced crop risks, but rainfall and yields remain key factors. ## Coverage - livemint.com - livemint.com Tags: corporate earnings, economic growth, income inequality, industrial output, manufacturing Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/industrial-output-jumps-7-3-as-indias-growth-shows-mixed-signals/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/industrial-output-jumps-7-3-as-indias-growth-shows-mixed-signals/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.