The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday (July 2) mentioned that home coal manufacturing from captive and industrial mines in June 2025 reached 15.57 million tonnes (MT), whereas coal dispatches stood at 17.31 MT.
The primary quarter of the 2025–26 monetary yr confirmed notable year-on-year progress, with coal manufacturing rising by 16.39 per cent and dispatches growing by 13.03 per cent in comparison with the identical interval final yr. This progress is attributed to improved operational effectivity and higher utilisation of mining sources, indicating continued growth in India’s coal infrastructure.
Since FY23, constant progress has been witnessed in each manufacturing in addition to dispatch volumes, based on the ministry.
The figures highlighted by the Ministry of Coal point out coal manufacturing and dispatch figures for the primary quarter (Q1) ending in June throughout three monetary years: FY23–24, FY24–25, and FY25–26.
Right here is how up to now three years coal manufacturing and dispatch volumes fared:
- FY23–24: Coal manufacturing was 29.07 million tonnes (MT), whereas dispatches stood at 33.91 MT
- FY24–25: Coal manufacturing elevated to 39.53 MT, and dispatches rose to 45.68 MT
- FY25–26: Coal manufacturing additional grew to 46.01 MT, with dispatches reaching 51.63 MT
These figures mirror sturdy efficiency within the coal sector, which is important for supplying power and uncooked supplies to key industries throughout India.
The ministry additionally famous that two main developments occurred in June 2025 as follows:
- Mine Opening Permission was granted for Utkal A Mine, having a Peak Rated Capability of 25 MT
- Vesting orders have been issued for 3 coal blocks, elevating the whole variety of coal blocks allotted by the Ministry of Coal to greater than 200
This marks a major step in increasing home coal manufacturing to satisfy rising industrial demand. Moreover, vesting orders have been issued for 3 extra coal blocks, bringing the whole quantity allotted by the Ministry to over 200. This enlargement helps a steady coal provide for important sectors corresponding to energy, metal, and cement.
These developments exhibit the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to boost home coal manufacturing, scale back reliance on imports, and assist industrial progress, it mentioned.
