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slowdown
Business China GDP Growth Weakens, Durian Glut Spreads, and New York Targets AI Data Centres
According to the latest BBC Business Daily programme, China's economy recorded one of its weakest quarterly growth rates on record, raising fresh questions about the country's outlook and global economic impact. Separately, durian prices are tumbling across Asia, while New York is moving to target AI data centres.
Business India Core Sector Growth Slows to 0.5% in May, Weakest in Seven Months on Energy Contraction
India's index of eight core industries grew only 0.5% in May 2026, the slowest pace since October 2025, dragged down by contraction in coal, crude oil, refining, fertiliser and natural gas. Only cement, steel and power recorded growth. The poor performance, attributed partly to the West Asia conflict, is expected to weigh on the broader Index of Industrial Production (IIP) due later this month, with economists forecasting IIP growth of just 2-3%.
Business Core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May as coal, refinery output contract, TOI Business Desk reports
India's core sector growth decelerated to 0.5% in May, with coal and refinery output contracting, as reported by the TOI Business Desk. The article provides no additional details or supporting data beyond the headline.