Archive · 2 Jul 2025
India's Coal Production and Dispatches See Gains in June, Q1
India's coal production and distribution have been doing well.
In June 2025, a lot of coal was produced and sent out.
Compared to last year, more coal was made and sent out in the first three months of the financial year.
A new mine got permission to start, and more areas for mining were approved.
This helps to make sure important industries like power and steel have enough coal.
June 2025 coal production reached 15.57 million tonnes.
June 2025 coal dispatches were recorded at 17.31 MT.
Q1 FY26 coal production grew by 16.39%, with dispatches up 13.03% year-on-year.
Mine opening permission was granted for the Utkal A Mine in June 2025.
Vesting orders were issued for three additional coal blocks in June 2025, totaling over 200 allocated.
- Who
- Ministry of Coal and captive and commercial mines.
- What
- Coal production and dispatches increased significantly in Q1 FY26 and in June 2025.
- When
- Q1 FY26 (year-on-year) and June 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet the energy and raw material needs of key industries and boost domestic output.
Government View
No opposing views present
Production Strategy
Government View
Ministry of Coal is focused on boosting domestic coal output to support industrial growth, reduce import dependency and drive industrial growth.
No opposing views present
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- Q1 2025-26 Production Growth
- 16.39%
- Q1 2025-26 Dispatches Growth
- 13.03%
- June 2025 Production
- 15.57 million tonnes
- June 2025 Dispatches
- 17.31 MT
- Utkal A Mine
- Mine opening permission granted
- New Coal Blocks Allocated
- 3 additional blocks (over 200 total)
