The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday (July 2) said that domestic coal production from captive and commercial mines in June 2025 reached 15.57 million tonnes (MT), while coal dispatches stood at 17.31 MT.

The first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year showed notable year-on-year growth, with coal production rising by 16.39 per cent and dispatches increasing by 13.03 per cent compared to the same period last year. This progress is attributed to improved operational efficiency and better utilisation of mining resources, indicating continued development in India’s coal infrastructure.

Since FY23, consistent growth has been witnessed in both production as well as dispatch volumes, according to the ministry.

The figures highlighted by the Ministry of Coal indicate coal production and dispatch figures for the first quarter (Q1) ending in June across three financial years: FY23–24, FY24–25, and FY25–26.

Here is how in the past three years coal production and dispatch volumes fared:

• FY23–24: Coal production was 29.07 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches stood at 33.91 MT
• FY24–25: Coal production increased to 39.53 MT, and dispatches rose to 45.68 MT
• FY25–26: Coal production further grew to 46.01 MT, with dispatches reaching 51.63 MT

These figures reflect strong performance in the coal sector, which is vital for supplying energy and raw materials to key industries across India.

The ministry also noted that two major developments happened in June 2025 as follows:

• Mine Opening Permission was granted for Utkal A Mine, having a Peak Rated Capacity of 25 MT
• Vesting orders were issued for three coal blocks, raising the total number of coal blocks allocated by the Ministry of Coal to more than 200

This marks a significant step in expanding domestic coal production to meet rising industrial demand. Additionally, vesting orders were issued for three more coal blocks, bringing the total number allocated by the Ministry to over 200. This expansion supports a stable coal supply for essential sectors such as power, steel, and cement.

These developments demonstrate the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance domestic coal production, reduce reliance on imports, and support industrial growth, it said.