New Delhi: Coal production from captive and commercial mines across the country rose by 11.88 percent year-on-year to 73.92 million tonnes (MT) during the April–August period of the current financial year. The output of dry fuel from captive and commercial mines stood at 66.07 MT in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. “The cumulative figures for the financial year 2025-26 up to August reflect a strong year-on-year growth, with production rising by 11.88 percent and dispatches increasing by 9.12 percent compared to the same period last year,” the coal ministry said in a statement.
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In August alone, coal production from captive and commercial mines was recorded at 14.43 MT, while dispatches reached 15.07 MT. The ministry noted that the increased output reflects higher operational efficiency and more effective utilisation of mining capacity across the sector.
According to the government, the sector’s improved performance is the result of strategic policy measures, rigorous monitoring, and consistent support to stakeholders. These steps, it said, have played a key role in accelerating operational approvals and expanding production capabilities, which in turn have boosted overall coal output and dispatches.
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The coal ministry reiterated its commitment to fully realising the potential of captive and commercial coal mining. Going forward, the focus will remain on maintaining consistent production, minimising supply interruptions, and ensuring a substantial contribution to meeting the country’s rising energy requirements.