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