Coal Production in India Grows Steadily as Captive and Commercial Mines Expand

Production for the month reached 19.48 million tonnes, while coal supply stood at 18.02 million tonnes. This reflects an annual growth rate of 5.75 percent compared with the same period last year.

Quarterly Performance Remains Positive

During the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2025-26, total coal production from captive and commercial mines touched 54.14 million tonnes. Coal supply in the same quarter reached 50.61 million tonnes.

Overall production recorded an annual growth of 5.35 percent, showing that operational momentum remains strong.

Year-To-Date Growth Shows Strong Improvement

From April to December, coal output continued to grow at a healthy pace. Production recorded an annual growth of 9.72 percent, while supply rose by 6.98 percent. These trends indicate better capacity utilization and smoother operations across multiple mining regions.

Why Coal Output Is Improving

According to the Ministry of Coal, the strong results are linked to a set of focused strategies and better coordination.

Key drivers include:

• policy support and timely approvals – faster project clearances
• close performance monitoring – better accountability
• capacity expansion – new mines coming online
• stakeholder coordination – smoother operations between public and private players

Together, these steps have helped increase coal production and dispatch, supporting industries that depend on reliable fuel supply.

A Stable, Performance-Oriented Coal Sector

The Ministry is working to create a stable, performance-oriented ecosystem for captive and commercial mining. The goal is simple but crucial – ensure steady coal availability, support uninterrupted industrial operations, and meet India’s growing energy needs.

What This Means for India

Rising coal production is important for:

• power generation – fewer shortages and better reliability
• industries like steel, cement, and manufacturing
• overall energy security – reduced supply risk

As India continues to balance energy transition with growing demand, captives and commercial mines will remain a critical support pillar.

This report is based on official data released by the Ministry of Coal and covers performance trends for FY 2025-26.