Update(10 Dec 2025): The latest available annual report for gold production in India is for 2022–23, published by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM). We will update this post as soon as newer annual reports are released.

Gold holds a special place in India’s cultural and economic life. From temple donations to household jewellery, the country is renowned for its passion for this precious metal. However, most people don’t know that India produces very little gold domestically and is hugely dependent on imports.

In this post, we will learn:

• How much gold India produces every year
• Which states contribute to domestic gold mining
• How India’s gold production compares with imports

Gold Production in India

India’s domestic gold production is very limited, averaging around 1.5–1.6 tonnes per year over the last decade. In contrast, India imports over 800 tonnes of gold annually to satisfy its massive demand.

State-Wise Gold Production

Gold mining in India is highly concentrated in Karnataka, home to the historic Kolar Gold Fields (closed in 2001) and the active Hutti Gold Mines. Other states like Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh produce only small amounts.

Below is a 10-year data of state-wise gold production in tonnes:

Year	Karnataka(in KG)	Jharkhand(in KG)	Others(in KG)	India Total(in KG)	India Total(in Tonnes)
2012–13	1583	5	Negligible	1588	1.75
2013–14	1556	8	Negligible	1564	1.72
2014–15	1429	11	Negligible	1440	1.59
2015–16	1310	13	Negligible	1323	1.46
2016–17	1580	15	Negligible	1595	1.76
2017–18	1640	8	Negligible	1648	1.82
2018–19	1661	11	Negligible	1672	1.84
2019–20	1724	18	Negligible	1742	1.92
2020–21	1115	11	Negligible	1126	1.24
2021–22	1395	12	Negligible	1407	1.55
2022–23	1411	22	Negligible	1433	1.58

Major Gold-Producing States

Karnataka

• Hutti Gold Mine (Raichur District) is the largest and most significant producer.
• The now-closed Kolar Gold Fields were historically India’s biggest mine.

Jharkhand

• Small-scale production from the Singhbhum Shear Zone.

Andhra Pradesh

• Limited extraction from Ramagiri Gold Field.

Others

• Minor occurrences in Kerala, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, but production is negligible.

India’s Gold Production vs. Imports

Despite this domestic mining, India imports the bulk of its gold consumption, largely for jewellery, investment, and religious donations.

Quick Comparison:

• Domestic production: ~1.6 tonnes/year.
• Annual imports: ~800–900 tonnes/year.

This means more than 99% of India’s gold is imported, which has significant impacts on the trade deficit and foreign exchange reserves.

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