India’s key mineral production has continued its robust growth in the first half of FY 2024-25, reflecting the positive performance after record production levels in FY 2023-24. The increase in production spans a variety of minerals, underlining the country’s strong position in the global minerals market.

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• India’s mineral production grew significantly in FY 2024-25, following a record year in FY 2023-24.
• Iron ore production, which accounts for 69% of total mineral production, saw a 4.1% rise, reaching 158.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) in April-October 2024.
• Manganese ore production rose by 11.1%, reaching 2.0 MMT in FY 2024-25 (April-October).
• Bauxite production grew by 11.3%, hitting 13.8 MMT in the current fiscal year.
• Aluminium production saw a modest increase of 1.2%, rising to 24.46 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25.
• Refined copper production increased by 6.0%, rising from 2.83 lakh tonnes to 3.00 lakh tonnes.
• India continues to be a global leader in mineral production, ranking as the second-largest aluminium producer and the fourth-largest iron ore producer.
• Strong demand, especially from the steel industry, is driving growth in iron ore production.
• The rise in aluminium and copper production points to a robust economic performance in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and automotive.
• India’s economic resilience is reflected in its continued growth in mineral production, cementing its role in the global minerals supply chain.