coal production

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 4, 2026 10:27 PM

Government auctions six coal blocks, projects Rs 1,984 crore annual revenue and over 15,700 jobs

The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned six coal blocks under the 15th round and the second attempt of the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions, a move expected to boost domestic coal production, attract fresh investments and generate significant employment. The auctions, launched on April 17, 2026, concluded with forward bidding conducted on August 3 and 4. Of the six coal blocks auctioned, four are fully explored while two are partially explored. Together, they hold geological ...

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...

December 19, 2024 4:43 PM

India’s coal imports decline amid surge in domestic production

India’s coal imports dropped by 3.1% during the April-October period of FY 2024-25, falling to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) from 154.17 MT in the same period last year, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Coal on Thursday. The non-regulated sector (excluding power) saw an even sharper decline in imports, registering an 8.8% decrease during the same period. Despite a 3.87% growth in coal-based power generation between April and October 2024 compared to the previous year, import...

December 2, 2024 3:18 PM

Moment of immense responsibility and opportunity: Jay Shah outlines goals as ICC chair

Coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines have shown remarkable growth compared to the previous year, with overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) in November 2024. This marks a 7.20% increase compared to 84.52 MT produced in the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Coal. Captive and other entities contributed significantly, achieving 17.13 MT of coal production in November 2024, reflecting an impressive 37.69% growth from 12.44 MT in No...

November 1, 2024 8:51 PM

India’s October coal production surges to 84.5 million tonnes

India’s coal production reached a total of 84.45 million tonnes in October, a 7.48 percent increase from the 78.57 million tonnes produced in the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Coal. Captive and other entities also demonstrated strong output, producing 16.59 million tonnes in October, a substantial rise from last year’s 11.70 million tonnes—a growth rate of 41.75 percent. For the fiscal year through October 2024, cumulative coal production reached 537.45 million tonne...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

India’s coal production surges, import dependency declines

India, home to the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, has seen a significant boost in domestic coal production over the past decade, reducing its reliance on imports despite being the second-largest consumer of coal globally. Recent data reveals a marked improvement in India's coal production growth rate. From fiscal year 2004-05 to 2013-14, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of coal production was 4.44%. However, this figure rose to approximately 5.63% between fiscal years 2014-15 and 20...