India's Services Sector Expands Broadly in July with 10 Sub-Sectors Growing Double-Digit
India's services sector showed broad-based growth in July 2026, with 17 of 19 sub-sectors expanding year-on-year and 10 recording double-digit growth, according to the trial Index of Services Production released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Administrative and support services led growth at 20.9%, followed by retail trade at 18.5%, real estate at 14.4%, accommodation and food services at 12.6%, and banking at 12.3%. Air transport and repair services were the only sectors to contract, declining 8.4% and 5% respectively. The ISP aims to provide timely monthly insights into the services economy, which accounts for over half of India's GDP.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thefinancialexpress, thetribune, mint, freepressjournal, news18, businessstandard, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Sept, 10:56 am. Other outlets followed.