India’s mineral production has seen consistent growth over the past six years, led by strong performance in iron ore, bauxite, and limestone. The metallic minerals segment has driven much of the value increase, while non-metallic minerals have shown steady, demand-based expansion.
Mineral production is a key driver of industrial growth and energy transition worldwide. As countries compete for critical resources to support manufacturing and clean technologies, reliable and sustainable mineral supply chains have become strategically important. Minerals such as iron ore, bauxite, and limestone form the foundation of global industries, while others like lithium and rare earth elements are shaping the future of green energy and electronics. Against this backdrop, India’s mineral sector plays an increasingly vital role, both as a producer and consumer. Governed by the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR), 2017, the country’s framework for monitoring and managing major minerals offers insight into how resource-rich economies are balancing industrial demand with long-term sustainability.
The Ministry of Mines serves as the primary authority, publishing figures through its departments and reports. The Economic Survey of India also presents consolidated data on mineral output as part of its annual review of the sector. Earlier, detailed statistics were made available in the Indian Minerals Yearbook published by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), and relevant figures have also been shared through parliamentary responses and other official releases.
Clean, structured, and ready-to-use detailed datasets from the Economic Survey are available to download from the collection on Dataful. Datasets are also available on mineral production, such as those through mines, and of different types of coal and lignite.
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