New Delhi, March 1: State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a slight 0.9% decline in coal production in February 2025 compared to the same month last year. The company’s coal output stood at 74.1 million tonnes (MT) in February this fiscal, down from 74.8 MT in the year-ago period, according to a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Despite the marginal dip in February, CIL’s cumulative production from April to February reached 695.3 MT, surpassing the 685.1 MT produced during the same period in the previous fiscal. Coal India remains the dominant player in India's coal sector, contributing over 80% of the country's total coal output.
India’s Coal Output Shows Steady Growth
The coal ministry reported a 5.73% rise in total coal production across India during the April-February period, reaching 928.95 MT, compared to 878.55 MT in the same period last year.Additionally, coal dispatches saw a 5.50% increase, with 929.41 MT of coal transported between April and February, up from 880.92 MT in the previous fiscal.
Boosting Energy Security and Industrial Growth
The ministry emphasized that this strong performance underscores India's commitment to energy security and industrial expansion, ensuring that the nation meets its growing coal demand efficiently. The government is focused on infrastructure development and operational enhancements, aiming to sustain this positive momentum in the coming months.With India's energy needs rising, the steady growth in coal production and dispatches is seen as a crucial factor in supporting industrial output and power generation.
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