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September 6, 2026 10:59 AM

Coal India production, dispatch set to accelerate as monsoon weakens

Coal production and dispatch by Coal India Limited (CIL) are expected to accelerate as heavy monsoon rains across key coal-producing regions ease, with improving mine conditions already boosting output and coal movement. Despite prolonged rainfall during July and August, CIL supplied 322.90 million tonnes (MT) of coal during April-August of the current fiscal, registering a 6.70 per cent increase over the 302.60 MT supplied during the corresponding period last year. Coal production has also be...

August 2, 2026 5:26 PM

Commercial coal mining fuels India’s push towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Commercial coal mining has emerged as a key driver of India's efforts to strengthen energy security and achieve the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, with domestic coal production crossing one billion tonnes for two consecutive years and private sector participation expanding significantly since the launch of commercial coal auctions in 2020. Coal continues to play a central role in India's energy landscape, meeting nearly 55 per cent of the country's primary energy requirements and contributing m...

August 2, 2026 12:49 PM

India’s coal production rises 7.51% in July, dispatch surges 17.34%

India's coal production registered a 7.51 per cent year-on-year growth in July 2026, while coal dispatch recorded a robust 17.34 per cent increase, reflecting sustained growth in the country's coal sector. According to provisional data released by the Coal Ministry, the country's coal production reached 69.75 million tonnes (MT) in July 2026, up from 64.88 MT in the corresponding month last year. Coal dispatch also witnessed strong growth during the month, rising to 86.33 MT from 73.57 MT in J...

March 27, 2026 4:28 PM

Coal India to invest Rs 3,300 crore for setting up new coking coal washeries

Coal India announced on Friday that it plans to invest around Rs 3,300 crore to set up 8 new coking coal washeries as part of its strategy to improve the quality of coal and reduce the country’s dependence on imports of high-quality coking coal that is used in the production of steel. The new washeries, which are expected to add a combined capacity of 21.5 million tonnes per year (MTY), are scheduled to become operational by 2029-30. Coal India currently has a network of 10 washeries with a c...

March 18, 2025 2:57 PM

Coal India requests BSE, NSE to waive penalty

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has approached the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), requesting a waiver of the penalties imposed on the company for non-compliance with SEBI’s regulations concerning the appointment of Independent Directors, including one woman director, on its Board. Both BSE and NSE have levied penalties of ₹9.7 lakh each on the state-owned coal mining giant for failing to meet the provisions outlined under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure...