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

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 exporter of tea in the world, after China. India's tea exports are mostly black tea, which accounts for about 96% of the total.

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