New Delhi: India’s coal sector continues to demonstrate robust performance, with coal production from captive and commercial mines reaching 15.57 million tonnes (MT) and dispatches touching 17.31 MT in the month of June 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Coal.
This steady growth in production and dispatch reinforces India’s progress toward energy self-reliance and reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing domestic coal availability for key industries.
Q1 FY 2025–26: Strong Performance Across the Board
For the first quarter (April–June 2025) of the fiscal year 2025–26, both coal production and dispatches showed substantial growth:
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Production increased by 16.39%
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Dispatches rose by 13.03%
This marks a continued improvement over the previous two financial years. As illustrated in the accompanying chart, the production has grown from 29.07 MT in Q1 FY23-24 to 46.61 MT in Q1 FY25-26, while dispatches have increased from 33.91 MT to 51.63 MT over the same period.
This indicates not only enhanced mining output but also better logistical coordination and infrastructure readiness to move coal to consuming sectors efficiently.
Key Developments in June 2025
June 2025 witnessed several critical steps aimed at further strengthening India’s coal ecosystem:
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Mine Opening Permission granted for Utkal A Mine
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This mine has a Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 25 MT, which will significantly augment domestic supply in the coming years.
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Vesting Orders Issued for Three Coal Blocks
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The Ministry of Coal has now allocated over 200 coal blocks, underlining the increasing participation of private and public entities in India’s coal mining sector.
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These actions are aligned with the broader strategic vision of ensuring a steady, reliable, and cost-effective coal supply to vital industries such as:
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Power Generation
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Steel Manufacturing
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Cement Production
Toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A Resilient Coal Production Sector
The latest production and dispatch figures signal the operational efficiency and infrastructure advancement in India’s coal sector. By enhancing the productivity of captive and commercial coal mines, the Ministry is actively contributing to the national goal of energy independence and industrial resilience.
These milestones also reiterate the government’s push for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, with the coal sector playing a pivotal role in achieving a self-sufficient energy economy.
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