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Mica

अभ्रक (माइका)

producing states
5
HS codes
1
businesses use it
3

What it is

Sheet mineral that splits into thin flakes; used as insulator, and as ground mica in paints, welding electrodes, cosmetics and oil drilling.

Block micaSplittingsWet-ground micaDry-ground mica / flakesScrap mica

Where India produces it

  1. Andhra Pradesh

    41% of India's mica resources.

  2. Rajasthan
  3. Jharkhand
  4. Bihar
  5. Maharashtra

    13% of resources.

Where imports come from

Low: 5,348 t imported in 2023-24.

Rules before you buy or sell

  • Mica became a major mineral again by S.O. 924(E) of 20 February 2025.
  • Buyers should check that mica comes from licensed mines with no child labour; ask for mine and processing records.
  • Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.

Storage and handling

Keep dry and flat; moisture and pressure spoil block mica.

Businesses that use it

Mineral Grinding Unit →Paint Manufacturing →Welding Electrodes →

Sources (3)
  1. Indian Minerals Yearbook 2021, Vol. III (Mineral Reviews, incl. Minor Minerals, Cement, Coal & Lignite), Indian Bureau of Mines · 2021
  2. Indian Minerals Yearbook 2024 (data for 2023-24), Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines · 2024
  3. DGFT: ITC(HS) import and export policy schedules (HS code look-up) · 2026