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

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

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

India is the world's second-largest producer of carpets, after China. India is the top producer and exporter of handmade carpets and floor coverings in terms of value and volume. Labor-intensive The carpet industry is highly labor-intensive, emplo

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 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%.

of 2022, India was the second largest producer of crude steel in the world, after China, producing 118.20 million tonnes in January–December 2021.