**Executive Summary**
India's coal sector achieved a significant milestone by exceeding 200 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal production on March 11, 2026, for FY 2025–26. This record production was achieved 24 days earlier than in the previous fiscal year. The Ministry of Coal is committed to fostering captive and commercial coal mining for national energy security and economic growth.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Record Production Milestone:**
* India's coal sector, specifically Captive/Commercial & Other mines, surpassed 200 MT of coal production on March 11, 2026, for FY 2025–26.
* This achievement represents a year-on-year growth of 10.56%.
* The 200 MT production mark was reached 24 days ahead of last year's achievement.
* **Contribution Breakdown:**
* Captive and Commercial Coal Mines contributed 194.17 MT.
* Other Mines contributed 6.06 MT.
* **Production vs. Previous Year:**
* FY 2025–26 total production surpassed FY 2024–25 total production (197.32 MT).
* **Coal Dispatch Performance:**
* Coal dispatch demonstrated a year-on-year growth of 7.71%.
* Dispatch increased from 182.98 MT in FY 2024–25 to 197.09 MT in FY 2025–26.
* This sustained rise in dispatch indicates an increased capacity to meet energy demands and ensure reliable supply.
* **Ministry of Coal's Commitment:**
* The Ministry is committed to advancing captive and commercial coal mining as a key driver of India's energy ecosystem.
* This commitment is supported by forward-looking policies, technological innovation, and the dedication of the mining workforce.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Coal Sector Stakeholders (CPSUs/SPSUs and Private Sector Participants)**
* **Impact:** These entities are recognized for their collective efforts and commitment in achieving the record production milestone. Their work contributes significantly to strengthening the nation's coal production.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required by the document; it highlights their achievement.
* **Key Consuming Sectors**
* **Impact:** They will benefit from a reliable and increasing supply of coal, supported by the upward trajectory in coal dispatch.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required by the document; they will receive the benefits of improved supply.
* **India's Energy Ecosystem**
* **Impact:** The record coal production and dispatch reinforce coal's pivotal role in ensuring reliable energy supply, supporting industrial progress, and contributing to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required by the document; the ecosystem benefits from this performance.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The government ministry responsible for coal production and policy in India.
Captive/Commercial & Other Mines: The specific types of mines discussed in the policy, highlighting the scope of coal production.
FY 2025–26: The primary fiscal year for which the coal production data and achievements are reported.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A national initiative that the coal sector's performance contributes to.
Viksit Bharat by 2047: The long-term national vision that the progress in the coal sector supports.
Ministry of Coal
Record Coal Production from
Captive/Commercial & Other Mines
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 4:16PM by PIB Delhi
India’s coal sector has achieved a significant milestone as Captive/Commercial & Other mines crossed the
landmark of 200 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal production on 11 March 2026 during FY 2025–26. This
achievement reflects the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of various Central and State
Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs/SPSUs) along with private sector participants, whose relentless work
and resilience have played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s coal production.
Out of the total production, Captive and Commercial Coal Mines contributed 194.17 MT, while Other
Mines have contributed 6.06 MT, taking the overall production beyond the historic 200 MT mark.
Notably, coal production in FY 2025–26 surpassed the total production of FY 2024–25 (197.32 MT) on 07
March 2026, achieving this milestone 24 days ahead of last year. The sector has continued to
demonstrate strong momentum, recording a year-on-year growth of 10.56% during the same period.
Coal dispatch has also maintained a steady upward trajectory, registering a 7.71% year-on-year growth,
increasing from 182.98 MT to 197.09 MT. This sustained rise in dispatch reflects the sector’s growing
capacity to meet the country’s energy requirements while ensuring reliable coal supply to key consuming
sectors.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to further advancing captive and commercial coal mining as a
key driver of India’s energy ecosystem. Supported by forward-looking policies, technological innovation,
and the dedication of the mining workforce, the sector continues to expand its contribution to nationalgrowth. These achievements reaffirm coal’s pivotal role in ensuring reliable energy supply, supporting
industrial progress, and reinforcing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, as India progresses on its path
towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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