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India’s Coal Production Surpassed One Billion Tonne Mark: Ministry of Coal

Written by: Sachin GuptaUpdated on: Apr 2, 2025, 4:06 PM IST
During FY25, Coal production reached 1047.57 (Provisional) as compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24, indicating a substantial growth of 4.99%.
India’s Coal Production Surpassed One Billion Tonne Mark: Ministry of Coal
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The Indian coal sector made significant development by surpassing cumulative production of 1 Billion Tonnes (BT) for the financial year 2024-25. This remarkable achievement has been backed by the relentless efforts of the Ministry of Coal to improve production, streamline dispatches, and bolster the nation’s energy security.

Coal Production Cross I BT Mark

After crossing the 1 billion tonne (BT) mark, coal production reached 1047.57 (Provisional) as compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24, indicating a substantial growth of 4.99%. In addition, the commercial & captive sectors, along with other entities, have achieved an impressive coal production of 197.50 MT (provisional), marking a 28.11% increase from the 154.16 MT recorded during the same period last year.

Growth in Coal Dispatch

Coal dispatch has seen significant growth. The total coal dispatch for FY 2024-25 has surpassed the 1 BT milestone, reaching 1024.99 MT (provisional), compared to 973.01 MT in FY 2023-24, reflecting a notable increase of 5.34%. Dispatch from Commercial, Captive, and other entities also showed substantial growth, totaling 196.83 MT (provisional), a rise of 31.39% compared to the 149.81 MT recorded during the same period last year.

Conclusion

The growing production and dispatch showcased India’s progress in increasing domestic coal production while ensuring efficient distribution to meet growing energy demands. The Ministry of Coal is committed to enhancing self-dependence, decreasing import dependency, and driving sustainable mining practices to strengthen the nation’s energy security and economic resilience.

 

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Published on: Apr 2, 2025, 9:12 AM IST

Sachin Gupta

Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.

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