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Insights India's Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose by 0.5 per cent in February 2026 to 165.3, signalling continued growth momentum, according to The Conference Board. The index expanded 2.7 per cent over six months, accelerating from earlier gains. Meanwhile, the Coincident Economic Index (CEI) fell 1.2 per cent in February, though it recorded strong six-month growth of 9.9 per cent. India’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased by 0.5 per cent to 165.3 in February 2026, following a 0.1 per cent rise in January, according to The Conference Board (TCB). |
Over the six-month period from August 2025 to February 2026, the index grew by 2.7 per cent, accelerating from the 1.6 per cent growth recorded in the preceding six months. In contrast, the Coincident Economic Index (CEI), which reflects current economic conditions, declined by 1.2 per cent to 162.9 in February, after a strong 2.9 per cent increase in January, TCB said in a press release.
Despite the monthly dip, the CEI recorded robust growth of 9.9 per cent over the August 2025 to February 2026 period, compared to 4.7 per cent in the previous six months.