Captive and commercial coal mines recorded coal production exceeding 20 million tonnes (MT). The Ministry of Coal and Mines stated that dispatches reached above 17 MT. The ministry reported that cumulative coal production from these mines showed a growth of almost 12% year-on-year for the financial year 2025-26 up to February. It also noted that cumulative dispatches increased by 6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The ministry highlighted that the sustained increase in production and off-take reflects improved operational efficiency, accelerated capacity expansion, and enhanced coordination across the entire mining value chain. The Ministry of Coal reaffirms its commitment to fully utilizing the potential of captive and commercial coal mining in India.
