**Summary of NCL Coal Production Achievement (FY 2025–26)**
On March 30, 2026, the Ministry of Coal announced that Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Singrauli-based flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited, achieved its annual coal production target for the 2025–26 financial year ahead of schedule.
**Key Performance Metrics and Data Points:**
* **Production Volume:** 140 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal.
* **Date of Achievement:** March 30, 2026 (following the first shift).
* **Operational Infrastructure:** Production was driven by 10 highly mechanized opencast mines.
* **Historical Performance:** NCL has consistently met its annual production targets for a decade.
**Strategic Significance:**
NCL serves as a critical component of India’s energy security, acting as a reliable supplier for the nation’s power sector. The company's enhanced production levels are vital for maintaining an uninterrupted coal supply to thermal power plants. NCL management credited the achievement to the commitment of its team and the cooperation of various stakeholders.
**Administrative Information:**
* **Posted By:** PIB Delhi
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Key Entities Referenced
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL): The Singrauli-based flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited that achieved its annual production target of 140 million tonnes for the financial year 2025–26.
Coal India Limited: The parent company of NCL and a key entity responsible for safeguarding India’s energy security through domestic coal production.
Ministry of Coal: The central government ministry overseeing the performance and production targets of coal mining subsidiaries like NCL.
Singrauli: The primary location and operational base for Northern Coalfields Limited's mechanized opencast mines.
Ministry of Coal
NCL Achieves 140 MT Coal Production Target
Ahead of Schedule
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 5:31PM by PIB Delhi
The Singrauli based flagship arm of Coal India, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has achieved its
annual target of 140 Million Tonnes of Coal Production ahead of schedule in the financial year 2025–26
on 30th March, 2026 (After First Shift). With its 10 highly mechanized opencast mines, NCL has
consistently upheld its legacy of meeting annual coal production targets for a decade demonstrating
outstanding performance.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has emerged as a key pillar
in safeguarding India’s energy security. In the current energy scenario, domestically produced coal has
once again proven to be a reliable backbone of India’s power sector. In this context, NCL’s consistent and
enhanced production has played a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted coal supply to thermal power
plants.
On this achievement, NCL’s management lauded the dedicated efforts of the NCL team for their
unwavering commitment, resilience, and tireless efforts and stakeholders for their cooperation.
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