New Delhi: India's captive and commercial coal mining sector has commenced the fiscal year 2025–26 with a significant upswing, recording a 28.88 percent year-on-year increase in production.
According to the Ministry of Coal, production reached 14.01 million tonnes (MT) in April 2025, up from 10.87 MT in April 2024. Coal dispatches also saw a substantial rise, totaling 16.81 MT, a 15.6 percent increase compared to 14.54 MT in the same month last year .
This robust growth is attributed to strategic policy interventions, continuous monitoring, and proactive support to stakeholders, facilitating faster operational clearances and enhanced production capacities. A pivotal factor in this achievement is the commencement of operations in newly developed coal blocks.
The Kotre Basantpur Pachmo block, operated by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), began production on April 15, 2025. This opencast mine, located in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, has a Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 5 MT per annum . Similarly, the Naini coal block, managed by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), commenced operations on April 16, 2025. Situated in Odisha's Angul district, this opencast mine boasts a PRC of 10 MT per annum. Notably, the Naini block represents SCCL's first operational venture outside Telangana in its 136-year history, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to unlocking the full potential of captive and commercial coal mining in India. Efforts will continue to focus on ensuring seamless production, minimizing supply disruptions, and contributing significantly to the country's growing energy demand.
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