New Delhi, April 1 — State-run mining major Coal India Limited (CIL) reported a coal production of 781.1 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2024-25, falling short of its original annual target of 838 MT by nearly 7%.
Despite missing the ambitious target, the production marked a marginal year-on-year increase of 1% compared to 773.65 MT produced in FY24. The update was shared by the company through a regulatory filing.
Looking ahead, the company has set an even more ambitious production goal of 868 million tonnes for FY26, as it continues to maintain its dominant position in India's coal sector, accounting for over 80% of the country’s total coal output.
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Despite missing the ambitious target, the production marked a marginal year-on-year increase of 1% compared to 773.65 MT produced in FY24. The update was shared by the company through a regulatory filing.
March Production Sees a Dip
Coal India’s output in March 2025 stood at 85.8 MT, reflecting a 3.1% decline from 88.6 MT recorded in March 2024. The dip in monthly production was attributed to lower output from key subsidiaries.Subsidiaries Register Production Decline
Three of CIL’s subsidiaries reported a drop in output:- Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL)
- Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL)
- South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL)
Revised Targets and Future Outlook
Coal India had previously revised its "realistic" production target for FY25 to a range of 806-810 MT, citing operational challenges, down from the earlier estimate of 838 MT.Looking ahead, the company has set an even more ambitious production goal of 868 million tonnes for FY26, as it continues to maintain its dominant position in India's coal sector, accounting for over 80% of the country’s total coal output.
Stay tuned for more updates on India’s energy and mining sectors.
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