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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 2nd largest producer of tobacco in the world after China. India is the 4th largest producer of FCV tobacco in the world after China, Brazil and Zimbabwe.

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

According to Statista, the Indian textile industry is valued at 223 billion dollars as of 2021. The industry is the largest producer of cotton and jute, 2nd largest in silk, and 95% of hand-woven fabrics globally are from India.

Sugar funding attracts investors by fueling ethanol, green energy, and sustainable projects. It transforms sugar into a growth-driven investment sector, creating opportunities in renewable fuels, boosting farmer incomes, and shaping the future of sus

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.

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.

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%.

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.