Growth of Metals and Mining Industry in India - Infographic

India's commercial coal mining reforms are strengthening competition and private sector participation, while faster mine operationalisation and transparent auctions are boosting domestic coal production and energy security.

India’s mining and construction equipment industry recorded domestic sales of over 1.4 lakh units and a 31.5% increase in exports in FY26, reflecting strong infrastructure-led demand and rising global competitiveness.

The proposed expansion will triple Kansariguda's alumina capacity from 1 MTPA to 3 MTPA, building on Hindalco's record FY26 performance and reinforcing Odisha's position as one of India's leading mineral and metals hubs.

The Hyderabad-based facility targets 1,200 MTPA of NdFeB permanent magnet production by FY33, tapping into India's estimated seven million tonnes of rare earth reserves the world's third-largest to cut import dependence in EVs, defence and electronics.

The partnership between Hindustan Zinc and Sulfozyme Agro highlights the growing use of biotechnology in mining, enabling higher resource recovery, reduced waste generation and more sustainable metal production.