India’s overall coal production reached 81.57 MT
(Provisional) during April 2025, marking an increase of 3.63% over the 78.71 MT
produced in the corresponding period of the previous year. Production from
Captive/Other entities mines during April 2025 in FY 2025-26 stood at 14.51 MT
(Provisional), registering a significant rise from 11.46 MT recorded during the
same period last year. This surge highlights the growing contribution of
captive mining to India’s overall coal output. India’s total coal dispatch during
April 2025 reached 86.64 MT (Provisional), demonstrating a steady increase from
85.11 MT recorded during April 2024 in FY 2025-26.
As on April 30, 2025, the coal stock held by coal companies
witnessed a notable surge, reaching 125.76 MT in FY 2025-26, as compared to
102.41 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year. Coal India is
an Indian public sector undertaking and the largest government-owned coal
producer in the world. At Coal India, the total coal stock stood at 105 MT in
FY 2025-26, marking a 22.10% growth over the 86.60 MT recorded during the same
period last year. This surge reflects an impressive annual growth rate of 22.8%
underscoring the robust performance and efficiency of the coal sector.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to achieving
sustainable growth, improving coal availability, and reducing dependence on
imports. With the positive momentum, the coal sector continues to play a
pivotal role in powering India's growth story.
Source: Ace Equity