**Summary:**
In August 2025, captive and commercial coal mines in India produced 14.43 million tonnes (MT) of coal and dispatched 15.07 million tonnes (MT). Cumulative figures for the financial year 2025-26 (up to August) demonstrate year-on-year growth, with production increasing by 11.88% and dispatches rising by 9.12% compared to the same period in the previous year. The Ministry of Coal attributes this improved performance to strategic policy measures, rigorous monitoring, and consistent stakeholder support, which have accelerated operational approvals and expanded production capabilities. The Ministry of Coal is committed to maximizing the potential of captive and commercial coal mining to meet India's growing energy needs by maintaining consistent production and reducing supply interruptions.
(PIB Delhi, Release ID: 2162972; Contact: Shuhaib T/Durgesh Kumar)
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for coal production and policy.
August 2025: The specific month and year for which coal production and dispatch data is reported.
Captive and Commercial Mines: Refers to coal mines designated for specific end-use or for commercial sale, respectively.
financial year 202526: The financial year for which the coal production and dispatch figures are provided.
India: The country where the coal mining activities are taking place.
Shuhaib TDurgesh Kumar: Individuals mentioned in the context of the release, likely related to the publication or contact information.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, the source of the press release.
Ministry of Coal
Monthly Production and Dispatch from Captive and
Commercial Mines in August 2025
Posted On: 02 SEP 2025 11:46AM by PIB Delhi
Coal production from Captive and Commercial mines during August 2025 in the financial year
2025–26 was recorded at 14.43 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 15.07 million
tonnes (MT).
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% and dispatches increasing by 9.12% compared to the same period last year.
These positive trends indicate enhanced operational efficiency and more effective utilization of mining
capacity across the sector.
The attached graph clearly illustrates the consistent performance improvement with both production and
dispatch showing strong gains.
The Ministry attributes the sector’s improved performance to a series of strategic policy measures, rigorous
monitoring, and consistent support to stakeholders. These efforts have played a crucial role in accelerating
operational approvals and expanding production capabilities, thereby driving overall growth in coal output
and dispatches.
The Ministry of Coal has reiterated its dedication to fully realizing the potential of captive and commercial
coal mining in India. Moving forward, the emphasis will be on maintaining consistent production, reducing
supply interruptions, and making a substantial contribution to the country’s rising energy needs.
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Shuhaib T/Durgesh Kumar
(Release ID: 2162972)