India has a large variety of metallic and non-metallic minerals. The mining industry is an important part of the Indian economy. Since independence, mineral production has grown significantly in terms of both quantity and value. India produces 95 different types of minerals, including 4 fuel, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic, and 55 minor minerals, including building and other materials.
The country is mostly self-reliant in producing key metallic minerals like bauxite, chromite, iron ore, lignite, coal, and other mineral fuels.
The mining industry is crucial for India’s economic growth because it supports other sectors like power, steel, and aluminum. These industries are connected to important manufacturing sectors such as automotive, chemicals, steel, and cement, as well as infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and real estate.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s total mineral production value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) was INR 1,412,390 million. Odisha led the way with INR 635,880 million, contributing 44.9% of the national output, followed by Rajasthan (INR 219,220 million, 15.5%), Chhattisgarh (INR 195,980 million, 13.9%), and Karnataka (INR 160,730 million, 11.4%). Jharkhand and Maharashtra also contributed INR 58,200 million (4.1%) and INR 55,200 million (3.9%), respectively. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh added smaller contributions, while Bihar, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Goa had minimal production values, with Goa contributing just INR 0.01 million. This data highlights the diverse distribution of mineral resources across various states in India.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s total mineral production value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) was INR 1,412,390 million. Odisha led the way with INR 635,880 million, contributing 44.9% of the national output, followed by Rajasthan (INR 219,220 million, 15.5%), Chhattisgarh (INR 195,980 million, 13.9%), and Karnataka (INR 160,730 million, 11.4%). Jharkhand and Maharashtra also contributed INR 58,200 million (4.1%) and INR 55,200 million (3.9%), respectively. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh added smaller contributions, while Bihar, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Goa had minimal production values, with Goa contributing just INR 0.01 million. This data highlights the diverse distribution of mineral resources across various states in India.