COMMODITY
India’s coal production from captive and commercial mines rises 16% in Q1FY26
Jul-03-2025

India’s Coal production from captive and commercial mines stood at 46.01 million tonnes (MT) in first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q1FY26) as compared to 39.53 MT in same period last year, i.e. up by 16.39%. Coal dispatches increased 13.02% to 51.63 MT in Q1FY26 as compared to 45.68 MT in Q1FY25. This reflects improved efficiency and better utilization of mining capacity. 

Coal production from captive and commercial mines for the month of June has been recorded at 15.57 MT, and dispatches at 17.31 MT. Key developments in June 2025 includes Mine Opening Permission was granted for Utkal A Mine, having a Peak Rated Capacity of 25 MT, and vesting orders were issued for three coal blocks, raising the total number of coal blocks allocated by the Ministry of Coal to more than 200.

This increase ensures a reliable supply of coal to key industries such as power generation, steel manufacturing, and cement production, thereby reinforcing the backbone of India’s industrial infrastructure. These milestones underscore the Ministry’s focused efforts to enhance domestic coal production, contributing significantly to the vision of a resilient and self-sustaining India.


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