{"id":65752,"date":"2025-09-29T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=65752"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:51:38","slug":"silver-production-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/silver-production-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Production in India, Industry, Consumption, Govt Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"

In India, Silver has great importance in aspects of Cultural, Economic, and Strategic, especially in Rural Areas where it is preferred over Gold for savings and rituals. Although India is not in the list of Major Producers of Silver Globally but is one of the largest consumers. According to the World Silver Survey 2023 conducted by The Silver Institute, India had about 25% of Silver demand in 2023. This highlights the growth in need of Silver for domestic, industrial and Economic purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Production in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although silver production is limited in India as compared to the demand, it plays a great role in mining sectors. The metal is largely obtained as a by-product during the refining of lead, zinc, copper, and gold ores. India\u2019s primary silver production comes from Rajasthan, with other contributions from Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. According to the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) Annual Report 2023, India produced nearly 700 tonnes of silver in 2022 to 2023. With growth in Industrial demands in the sector of electronics, solar panel, energy storage, etc. the Silver Sector in India is strategically gaining importance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Production in India Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Comprehensive overview of the Silver Production in India is tabulated below highlighting major aspects of the Metal and its features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Silver Production in India Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aspect<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Chemical Symbol<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ores and Minerals of Silver<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Argentite (Ag\u2082S)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chlorargyrite (AgCl)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Polybasite [(Ag,Cu)\u2081\u2086Sb\u2082S\u2081\u2081]<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Proustite (Ag\u2083AsS\u2083)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tetrahedrite [(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)\u2081\u2082Sb\u2084S\u2081\u2083]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Major Producing State<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Rajasthan (Khetri, Zawar, Rampura Agucha mines),<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Jharkhand,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Andhra Pradesh,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Karnataka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Major Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL, a subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Production (2022-23)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Around 700 tonnes (IBM Report)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Global Rank<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Not in top 10 producers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Demand-Supply Gap<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Imports meet over 70% of demand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

History of Silver Mining in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Silver Mining in India dates back to the Ancient Times where it had been used for ornamental, rituals and minting purposes. With time under Mughal Rule, Silver Coins had become a major currency. Further, British East India Company also relied on Silver for trade and economic exchanges. Modern silver mining began with the discovery of rich lead-zinc deposits in Rajasthan, particularly in Zawar and Rampura Agucha mines, which also yield silver as a by-product.<\/span><\/p>\n

Major Silver Producing States in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Silver Production in India is majorly concentrated in a few areas, basically Rajasthan followed by some extractions from other mines in few states of India. The key areas that are important for the production and extraction of Silver in India are:<\/span><\/p>\n