Coal production from captive and commercial mines stood at 19.48 million tonnes (MT) in December 2025, while dispatches during the month reached 18.02 MT. This marks a year-on-year increase of 5.75 percent in production compared to the same period last year.
The steady rise in dispatch volumes highlights improved logistics coordination and timely evacuation of coal to consuming sectors, including power, steel, and cement.
Q3 FY 2025–26 Registers Sustained Momentum
During the third quarter of the current financial year, cumulative coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 54.14 MT, while dispatches were recorded at 50.61 MT. The quarter registered a year-on-year growth of 5.35 percent in production.
Officials noted that this consistent performance demonstrates the sector’s resilience and its growing ability to meet domestic energy requirements amid rising demand.
Strong Cumulative Growth in FY 2025–26
On a cumulative basis, coal production up to December in FY 2025–26 recorded a robust year-on-year growth of 9.72 percent. Coal dispatches during the same period increased by 6.98 percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
The Ministry highlighted that these positive trends underline improved mine performance, better planning, and streamlined operational approvals.
Policy Support Driving Sectoral Performance
The Ministry of Coal attributed the sector’s strong performance to a series of strategic policy measures, rigorous monitoring mechanisms, and consistent engagement with stakeholders. These initiatives have helped expedite clearances, reduce operational bottlenecks, and enhance production capacity across captive and commercial mines.
Continuous performance reviews and coordinated inter-agency efforts have further strengthened confidence among mine operators and investors.
Ensuring Energy Security and Long-Term Growth
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to creating a stable, transparent, and performance-driven environment for coal mining. The focus remains on ensuring reliable coal availability to support uninterrupted operations across key sectors of the economy.
These efforts align with India’s long-term vision of achieving energy security and contributing to the national objective of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.