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September 21, 2026 10:51 PM

Core sector output grows 4.8% in August 2026

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The growth was slightly lower than the 5.0 per cent recorded in July 2026, after the final July index was revised from 121.2 to 120.8. Among the eight core industries, cement, electricity, iron ore, steel and refinery products recorded positive growth in August. Cement output grew by 12.5 per cent, electrici...

September 14, 2026 11:50 AM

Commercial coal mine auctions emerge as key reform driving transparency and self-reliance

India's coal sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, with the introduction of transparent, rules-based commercial coal mine auctions emerging as a key structural reform aimed at strengthening domestic production, attracting new investment and advancing the country's goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The shift followed the Supreme Court's cancellation of 204 coal blocks in 2014, after which the allocation of coal blocks moved towards a transparent and competitive framework. ...

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 24, 2026 1:11 PM

Talabira II & III coal mine records highest-ever production of 19.14 MT in FY 2025-26

Talabira II & III Open Cast Coal Mine in Odisha, allocated to NLC India Ltd. under the Nominated Authority (NA) framework, recorded its highest-ever annual coal production of 19.14 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2025-26, marking an 11.28 per cent year-on-year increase. The mine, located across Odisha’s Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts, was allocated to NLC India on May 2, 2016, under Schedule III of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. The mine also registered its ...

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...

March 21, 2026 12:42 PM

Coal Output Crosses 1 Billion Tonne Mark Again, Boost to Energy Security

India has achieved a major milestone in its energy sector, recording 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production on March 20, for the second consecutive year, according to the Ministry of Coal. The achievement reflects sustained efforts across the coal sector and highlights the country’s growing self-reliance in meeting its energy needs. The government said the milestone will help ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to key industries, particularly the power sector. The increased production has enabled...

March 17, 2026 7:40 PM

Coal output from captive mines crosses 200 MT mark: government

The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to accelerate domestic coal production, with a focus on faster mine development, policy reforms, and strengthening India’s energy security. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, who attended the meeting as chief guest, called for moving beyond incremental changes to achieve the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He stressed the need for end-to-end reforms across the coal value chain, including exploration,...

February 11, 2026 10:32 AM

Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the report. The White House did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment outside of regular business hours, while the Pentagon deferred to the White House for comment. The Bloomberg report said the move will come via an execu...