Archive · 3 Aug 2026
India's Captive Coal Output Rises 9.6% in July
India made more coal in July 2026 than it did last year, up about 10 percent.
The coal that was made was also sent out faster, with more coal leaving the mines than was produced that month.
In the first four months of the new fiscal year, coal production grew a little more than 6 percent.
The government says this helps India use less imported coal, saves money, and keeps the power supply steady.
They plan to keep working on making coal production easier and more reliable.
Captive and commercial coal production rose 9.61% YoY to 14.78 MT in July 2026.
Dispatches exceeded production, reaching 17.49 MT in July.
FY27 first four months saw 6.29% rise to 63.16 MT, 17.57% above FY25.
April‑July FY27 dispatches grew 6.24% YoY to 70.14 MT, 52.57% above FY25.
Coal ministry plans to address supply‑side constraints to boost self‑reliance and reduce imports.
- Who
- Indian coal ministry and government officials
- What
- Increase in captive and commercial coal production and dispatches
- When
- July 2026 and the first four months of FY27
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce import dependence, support Atmanirbhar Bharat, and strengthen energy security
- Coal production (July 2026)
- 14.78 MT
- Dispatches (July 2026)
- 17.49 MT
- YoY growth
- 9.61%
- FY27 Q1 production
- 63.16 MT
- FY27 Q1 YoY growth
- 6.29%