New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – India’s coal production saw a steady rise of 4.38% in January 2025, reaching 104.43 million tonnes (MT) compared to 100.05 MT in the same month last year, according to an official release on Monday.
A significant boost was recorded from captive, commercial, and other entities, with production soaring to 19.68 MT, marking a 31.07% year-on-year increase.
Coal dispatches also witnessed a notable surge, rising 6.31% to 92.40 MT in January 2025, up from 86.92 MT in January 2024. The dispatch from captive and other entities showed remarkable growth, reaching 17.72 MT, a 29.94% increase from 13.64 MT in the same period last year.
For the April-January period of FY 2024-25, total coal production climbed 5.88% to 830.66 MT, up from 784.51 MT recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
Meanwhile, cumulative coal dispatches also maintained an upward trajectory, rising 5.73% to 843.75 MT by January 2025, compared to 798.02 MT in the same period last year.
The continued growth in coal production and supply reflects strong demand and improved operational efficiency in the sector.
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