The production of coal from Captive and Commercial mines during August was recorded at 14.43 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 15.07 million tonnes (MT), data released by the Ministry of Coal said on Tuesday.
As per the ministry data, the cumulative figures for the financial year 2025-26 up to August reflect a strong year-on-year growth, with production rising by 11.88 per cent and dispatches increasing by 9.12 per cent compared to the same period last year.
These positive trends indicate enhanced operational efficiency and more effective utilisation of mining capacity across the sector, it said.
The Ministry attributes the sector’s improved performance to a series of strategic policy measures, rigorous monitoring, and consistent support to stakeholders.
These efforts have played a crucial role in accelerating operational approvals and expanding production capabilities, thereby driving overall growth in coal output and dispatches, it said.
The Ministry of Coal has reiterated its dedication to fully realizing the potential of captive and commercial coal mining in India. Moving forward, the emphasis will be on maintaining consistent production, reducing supply interruptions, and making a substantial contribution to the country’s rising energy needs.
Recently, state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported that its production declined 3.5 per cent to 280.2 million tonnes (MT) in the April-August period. The company witnessed a decline in production even as the government is aiming to raise the output to reduce the import dependence.
Notably, CIL accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. The company’s coal output was 290.4 MT in the April-August period of the previous fiscal year.
