COMMODITY
India’s coal production surges 16% to 67.21 MT in September 2023
Oct-04-2023

Coal production in India surged 15.81% to 67.21 million tonnes (MT) in September 2023 as against 58.04 MT in the corresponding month in previous year. The cumulative coal production (up to September 2023) stood at 428.25 MT in FY 23-24 as compared to 382.16 MT during the same period in FY22-23, with a growth of 12.06%. Additionally, Coal dispatch witnessed a significant boost in September 2023, reaching an impressive 70.33 MT, showcasing notable progress compared to the 61.10 MT recorded in September 2022, with a growth rate of 15.12%.

Coal India (CIL), the largest government-owned-coal-producer, has reported 12.63% growth in coal production to 51.44 MT in the month of September 2023 as compared to 45.67 MT in September 2022. Besides, CIL dispatch demonstrated outstanding performance, reaching 55.06 MT in September 2023, compared to 48.91MT in September 2022, representing a growth of 12.57%.

The coal sector has witnessed an unprecedented upswing, with production, dispatch and stock levels soaring to remarkable heights. This exceptional growth is attributed to the unwavering dedication of Coal PSUs, which has played a pivotal role in driving this extraordinary progress. This underscores the efficiency of the coal supply chain, ensuring the seamless distribution of coal nationwide.

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