Coal Production in the Country Grows 7.51% YoY in July, 2026
Issued by Ministry of Coal
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of Coal Production and Dispatch Performance (July 2026)
The Ministry of Coal has reported significant year-on-year (YoY) growth in India's coal sector for July 2026, driven by increased production and robust dispatch figures.
Production Metrics
- Monthly Production: National coal production reached 69.75 MT (Provisional) in July 2026, representing a 7.51% increase compared to 64.88 MT in July 2025.
- Cumulative Production: For the financial year 2026-27, cumulative production up to July reached 302.24 MT (Provisional).
- Coal India Limited (CIL) Contribution: CIL produced 50.35 MT in July 2026, marking an 8.42% growth over the previous year.
Dispatch Metrics
- Monthly Dispatch: Total coal dispatch rose by 17.34% YoY to 86.33 MT (Provisional) in July 2026, up from 73.57 MT in July 2025.
- Cumulative Dispatch: Total dispatch for FY 2026-27 up to July stood at 354.70 MT, a growth of 5.87% over the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- CIL Dispatch: CIL dispatched 63.67 MT in July 2026, a 17.43% increase YoY. The entity’s cumulative dispatch for the fiscal year registered a growth of 6.81%.
Strategic Objectives The Ministry of Coal emphasized its commitment to operational stability, enhancing coal availability, and reducing dependence on imports to support national economic growth.
Document Information
- Source: PIB Delhi / Ministry of Coal
- Date of Issue: 02 AUG 2026
- Contact/Author: Shuhaib T
- Release ID: 2293224
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The central government ministry responsible for ensuring consistent coal supply, operational stability, and reducing import dependence.
Coal India Limited: The state-owned coal mining corporate entity which is the primary contributor to India's total coal production and dispatch figures.
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Ministry of Coal
Coal Production in the Country Grows 7.51%
YoY in July, 2026
Coal Dispatch Registers 17.34% YoY Growth in July, 2026
प्रव तथ: 02 AUG 2026 11:00AM by PIB Delhi
India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51% in July 2026, compared to the same period last year.
The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75 MT (Provisional), marking an
increase over the 64.88 MT produced July, 2025. Meanwhile coal dispatch in July 2026 showed a robust
growth of 17.34% YoY in July, 2026, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisional) during the month compared to
73.57 MT last year. The growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry of Coal's
sustained commitment and efforts to ensuring consistent supply and operational stability across the sector.
The cumulative coal production up to July, in FY 2026-27 stood at 302.24 MT (Provisional), while the
cumulative coal dispatch reached 354.70 MT (Provisional) , registering a growth of 5.87% over the same
period of last Financial Year.
Coal India Limited contributed an impressive 50.35 MT (Provisional) to the July’s production figures,
marking 8.42% growth over July, 2025. CIL dispatched 63.67 MT (Provisional) of coal during July, 2026,
with a growth of 17.43% over coal dispatched during July, 2025. The cumulative coal dispatch by CIL
also registered a growth of 6.81% up to July, in FY 2026-27, compared to same period last year.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to achieving sustainable growth, improving coal availability, and
reducing dependence on imports. With this positive momentum, the coal sector continues to play a pivotal
role in powering India's growth story.
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