**Summary:**
In May 2025, India's coal production reached 86.24 MT (provisional), an increase from 83.96 MT in May 2024. Production from captive/commercial mines rose significantly to 16.93 MT (provisional) from 13.83 MT in the same period last year. Coal stocks held by coal companies grew to 122.69 MT as of May 31, 2025, a 29.18% increase compared to 94.98 MT in the corresponding period of the previous year. The Ministry of Coal aims to sustain growth, improve coal availability, and reduce import dependence.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for coal production and dispatch.
May 2025: The month and year for which coal production and dispatch data is reported.
02 JUN 2025: The date the report was posted.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the information.
India: The country to which the coal production and dispatch data refers.
86.24 MT: Provisional coal production in India during May 2025, measured in million tonnes.
83.96 MT: Coal production in India during the corresponding period of the previous year, measured in million tonnes.
16.93 MT: Provisional coal production from captivecommercial mines during May 2025, measured in million tonnes.
13.83 MT: Coal production from captivecommercial mines during the corresponding period of the previous year, measured in million tonnes.
31.05.2025: Date for coal stock held by coal companies.
122.69 MT: Coal stock held by coal companies as on 31.05.2025, measured in million tonnes.
94.98 MT: Coal stock held by coal companies during the corresponding period of the previous year, measured in million tonnes.
Shuhaib T: The name of the person associated with the release.
Release ID: 2133280: The unique identifier for this press release.
Ministry of Coal
Monthly Coal Production and Dispatch for May 2025
Posted On: 02 JUN 2025 4:02PM by PIB Delhi
India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in May 2025, compared to the same
period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal to ensure consistent
supply and operational stability in the sector.
The overall coal production in India during May 2025 reached 86.24 MT (Provisional), marking an increase
over the 83.96 MT produced in the corresponding period of the previous year. Production from
captive/commercial mines during May 2025 stood at 16.93 MT (Provisional), registering a significant rise
from 13.83 MT recorded during the same period last year. This surge highlights the growing contribution of
captive/commercial mining to India’s overall coal output.As on 31.05.2025, the coal stock held by coal companies witnessed a remarkable growth of 29.18%, reaching
122.69 MT, as compared to 94.98 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year. This increase
stands as a testament to the significant rise in coal production across the country.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to achieving sustainable growth, improving coal availability, and
reducing dependence on imports. With the positive momentum, the coal sector continues to play a pivotal role
in powering India's growth story.
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Shuhaib T
(Release ID: 2133280)