Challenges of the Indian mining industry are manifold. There are increasing raw material cost, complex land acquisition process, delays in forest and environmental clearance, and hiked community demand of social responsibility. The cost of doing business rises due to changes in fiscal, regulatory, and judicial policies. Secondly, with 100% royalty to be paid the mining companies are under profit sharing scanner from the

government. Thirdly, there is shortage of skills in mining sector for upcoming underground mining blocks. Finally, rising project cost, limited access to financing, and lack of proper infrastructure in green field project areas are the major hindrance to growth for this sector.

The trends in this sector are increasing production capacity to meet growing demand, and