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India is the world's third largest mobile app user market.

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%.

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 world's second largest consumer of jewelry and the world's largest fabricator of silver jewelry. Gold jewelry is a significant part of Indian culture and religion, and is often purchased as an investment.

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.

India is the world's largest gaming market, with 568 million gamers and over 9.5 billion gaming app downloads in 2023.

India is the world's largest producer of cotton, with 9 million hectares of cotton acreage. In 2016-17, India produced 345 lakh bales of cotton, and is the second largest exporter of cotton after China.

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 exporter of textiles and clothing. In 2022, India's textile exports were valued at US $44.4 billion.

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%.