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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.

In 2022, the market size of cement was estimated at $26.85 billion, and is projected to grow to $49.24 billion by 2029.

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's alloy wheel industry is projected to reach $2.44 billion by 2032.

As of April 1, 2023, India's estimated coal reserves were 378.21 billion tonnes.

India is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, which account for more than 75% of the country's total automotive production. In 2023, the industry was valued at $16.63 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR

India's retail industry is the world's fourth-largest and is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2032.

The Indian dairy market is among the largest and fastest-growing globally. It was valued at USD 135.30 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 274.09 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.33%.

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%.

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.