India's iron ore production saw a notable increase of 8.9% in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reaching 98 million tonnes compared to 90 million tonnes in the same period last year. This rise indicates strong demand in industries that use iron ore, such as steelmaking. Limestone production also experienced a slight growth of 0.7%, climbing to 150 million tonnes from 149 million tonnes year-over-year. This small increase suggests steady demand in the cement industry, which relies heavily on limestone. Additionally, manganese ore production rose significantly by 18.2%, reaching 1.3 million tonnes in the April-July period, up from 1.1 million tonnes the previous year. This increase points to greater demand in sectors that utilize manganese, including steel and battery manufacturing. In the non-ferrous metal sector, India’s primary aluminium production grew by 1.3% to 13.95 lakh tonnes during April-July, compared to 13.77 lakh tonnes in the same months of the previous year. This growth reflects ongoing strong economic activity in industries such as energy, infrastructure, construction, automotive, and machinery. Overall, these production increases in key minerals and metals underscore robust demand conditions and continued economic activity in related sectors.