Synopsis This illustrious disposition on mineral troves of India provides insight into various aspects of the mineral industry. The book deals comprehensively with metallic, non metallic and fuel mineral and their deposits in the country with specific reference to its geological set up and geographical distribution, capturing various types of deposits, their genesis, with a focus on its current status of utility, supply and demand---both within the country and abroad. The book highlights latest guidelines evolved in India on U.N. framework of reserve and resource classification providing tri-axial approach on geological feasibility and economic viability, aimed at reducing subjectivity of the assessment and furnishing logical back up to reach financial decisions. The commentary on the mineral industry is not complete without issues of National Mineral Policy Conservation, Legislation Exploration overview and post liberalization scenario. The book covers these aspects adequately. The book provides latest reserves and statistics on production, export, import of mineral and is a fine blend of genesis, ore forming processes, metal and mineral deposit description and mineral economics, keeping mineral development of India at a center stage.