India is the fifth-largest producer of bauxite in the world, with an output of around 23 million tons in 2020. The country is endowed with vast reserves of bauxite, mainly found in the states of Odisha, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh.
The major producers of bauxite in India include:
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) – NALCO is a public sector company and has bauxite mines in the state of Odisha. The company also has an alumina refinery and an aluminum smelter in the same state.
- Hindalco Industries Limited – Hindalco Industries is a private sector company and has bauxite mines in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand. The company also operates alumina refineries and aluminum smelters in several states in India.
- Vedanta Resources Limited – Vedanta has bauxite mines in the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The company also operates an alumina refinery and an aluminum smelter in the state of Odisha.
Apart from these major players, several small-scale producers also contribute to the bauxite production in India.
The production and distribution of bauxite in India are regulated by the Ministry of Mines, and the production data is regularly published by the Indian Bureau of Mines. India also exports bauxite to other countries, including China and the United Arab Emirates. The production and export of bauxite are important for the Indian economy and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP.
