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India is the world's second largest producer of tobacco, after China. In 2020, India produced over 766,000 tonnes of tobacco, which was 9% of the world's total production.

India is the second-largest producer of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) in the world, producing over three million a year and accounting for 15% of global production

India is the second largest producer and consumer of coal in the world, after China. In 2022, India mined 777.31 million metric tons of coal.

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of dairy, producing over 221 million metric tons of milk in 2022. Most of the milk comes from buffalo, with cow milk second and goat milk third. In 2018, India produced 22% of the world's total milk

India is the second-largest consumer and producer of leather footwear. India is the second-largest exporter of leather garments.

India is the world's sixth-largest coffee producer, and Asia's third-largest. The majority of India's coffee is grown in the southern region, with Karnataka producing around 70% and Kerala producing around 23%.

India is the world's second largest producer of coal and cement, and the fourth largest producer of iron ore. India also produces significant amounts of bauxite, mica, and sponge iron.

In 2022-23, India produced 11.14 million tonnes of spices, a slight increase from 11.12 million tonnes in 2021-22. India exported spices worth USD 4.46 billion in FY 2023-24, reaching an all-time high.

India is the world's second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables, after China. India's fruit production has grown 230% since 2001-02.

India is the world's second-largest footwear producer, after China. India produces around 13% of the world's footwear, and exports about 2.2%.