Coal Production

Coal India's production drops by 3.7% in Apr-Nov period to 453.5 mn tonnes

State-owned CIL's coal production dropped by 3.7 per cent to 453.5 million tonnes (MT) in the April-November period of the current financial year, even as the government is taking several steps to ramp up domestic output and bring down the reliance on imports. Coal India Ltd (CIL), which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, produced 471 MT of fossil fuel in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. However, the company's production rose by 1.2 per cent to 68 MT during the last month, over 67.2 MT in November last fiscal. In the financial year 2024-25, CIL produced 781.1 MT of coal, nearly 7 per cent below the company's target for the year. Coal India Ltd's coal production target for 2024-25 was 838 million tonnes. The company is targeting a production of 875 million tonnes and an offtake of 900 MT in the 2025-26 financial year. Coal India Ltd had earlier said that it would aspire to reach its production target of 875 MT in the current fiscal year. Coal

Coal India will aspire to meet 875 MT coal production target in FY26: CMD

Coal India Ltd will aspire to reach its production target of 875 MT in the current fiscal year or reach close to the figure, its CMD Sanoj Kumar Jha said on Sunday. The statement comes at a time when Coal India has missed its production target in the last two months. Speaking on the sidelines of the 59th Foundation Day of Hindustan Copper Ltd here, Jha said, "Today I can't say we will not meet (the production target). I can't say we will meet. But we will aspire that we will be able to be there or near there." Jha, the Coal Additional Secretary, took charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Ltd (CIL) on November 1. The CMD said Coal India missed its production target in September and October primary because of the monsoon rains. The coal demand, he said, has been very sluggish and demand from the power sector has gone down. Assuring that the company will meet coal requirement of the industry, Jha added, "We will have more stocks at the end of the year than

Rainfall caused decline in September coal output at CIL: G Kishan Reddy

Coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that rainfall disrupted mining activity in September, and it led to a decline in production by public sector coal producer CIL. However, the minister made it clear that there was no shortage of coal in the country. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of ICC's Annual Plenary Session, the minister said that in September Coal India Ltd's (CIL) production declined because of rains. CIL accounts for over 80 per cent of the country's coal production. According to industry experts, heavy rains and waterlogging during monsoon create operational difficulties in coal mining, resulting in drop in coal production. The coal behemoth reported a 3.9 per cent year-on-year decline in production to 48.97 million tonnes (MT) in September. The company's output was 50.94 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year. The output has lowered even as the government aims to increase production to bring down the import of dry fuel. S

Coal India output falls 3.9% in September to 48.97 MT amid monsoon impact

State-owned CIL on Wednesday reported a 3.9 per cent decline in production to 48.97 million tonnes (MT) in September. The drop in production comes in spite of the government making efforts to increase coal output to bring down the import of dry fuel. The company's output was 50.94 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a filing to the BSE. However, no reasons were given by the company for the decline. CIL subsidiaries, which registered a drop in production in September, are Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL). There was decline in production in North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), a unit of Coal India. According to industry experts, heavy rains and waterlogging during monsoon create operational difficulties in mining, leading to a drop in coal production. Coal production during the April-September period also dropped to 329.14 MT, over 341.35 MT in

GST rate cut boosts Coal India's efforts to cut costly fuel imports

The tax changes "will make Coal India more competitive and better prepared to substitute imports," said Rupesh Sankhe, senior vice president for research at Elara Capital India Pvt

Coal India production falls 3.5% to 280.2 MT in April-August period

State-owned CIL on Monday said its production declined 3.5 per cent to 280.2 million tonnes (MT) in the April-August period of the current financial year. The company witnessed a decline in production even as the government is aiming to raise the output to reduce the import dependence. Coal India Ltd (CIL) accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. The company's coal output was 290.4 MT in the April-August period of the previous fiscal year. Coal India subsidiaries, which registered negative growth are Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL). However, the company's coal output was 50.4 MT last month, over 46.1 MT in August last financial year, according to the provisional data. In the financial year 2024-25, CIL produced 781.1 MT of coal, nearly 7 per cent less than the company's target for the financial year. CIL's coal production target for 2024-25 was

Captive and commercial coal mines post 16.3% rise in output in Q1

Coal production rose 16.39 per cent Y-o-Y in Q1 FY26 with 15.57 MT output in June as Utkal A mine got operational clearance and over 200 blocks were allocated so far

Govt clears revised ₹5,940 crore plan for Jharia Coalfield rehabilitation

The revised plan prioritises a phased approach to tackle fire and subsidence, focusing first on the most vulnerable sites

Coal India's coking coal output falls 9% to 4.53 million tonnes in May

State-owned CIL's coking coal production dropped by 8.7 per cent to 4.53 million tonne in May, even as the government aims to increase the output to reduce dependency on imports. Coal India Ltd's (CIL) coking coal production was 4.96 MT in May 2024. The government under its 'Mission Coking Coal' aims to increase domestic coking coal production to 140 million tonne (MT) by 2029-30, thereby reducing dependency on its imports for the steel sector. Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is essential for steel production. The company's coking coal production also dropped by 3.4 per cent to 9.36 MT in the April-May period over 9.69 MT in the year-ago period, as per the government's provisional data. CIL subsidiaries including Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) produce coking coal. BCCL is specifically known for its focus on coking coal production. CIL accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal production. The government has taken steps to en

Aim is to produce two-thirds of 1 bt coal from 3 states by FY29: P M Prasad

To improve the coal supply chain, the remaining 55 of 92 FMC projects will be operationalised by FY29

Power demand to increase by 6-6.5% over next five years, says ICRA

ICRA attributes the growth in demand to greater adoption of electric vehicles and green hydrogen segments, and the expansion of power-hungry data centres

Coal demand softens as monsoon arrives early, stocks pile up at mines

An early monsoon, subdued heat, and tepid power demand have left coal miners with large pithead stocks, prompting a rethink of coal evacuation plans and long-term supply linkages

Coal India Q4 results: Profit up 12% at ₹9,593 cr, revenue drops slightly

Coal India reported a 12% rise in Q4 net profit while its annual profit and revenue declined marginally; board proposes final dividend of Rs 5.15 per share

Coal India signs MoU with UPRVUNL to set up solar power plant in UP

State-owned CIL on Monday said it has signed an MoU with UPRVUNL to set up a 500 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. The development is a part of initiatives of Coal India Ltd in the green energy space and to meet the growing energy demand of Uttar Pradesh. "Coal India Ltd (CIL) and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) have executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 5, 2025 at Lucknow with an intent of setting of 500 MW Solar Power project in Uttar Pradesh," CIL said in a filing to BSE. The pact also includes provision for any additional opportunities which the parties mutually agree to collaborate in the foreseeable future. In April, Coal India had entered into a pact with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for setting up an ultra supercritical power plant in Jharkhand with a total investment of Rs 16,500 crore. Ultra-supercritical power plants operate at higher steam temperatures and pressures than supercritical plants, leading to improved efficien

India's coal production increases 3.63% to 81.57 MT in April

Both coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year, the coal ministry has said

A milestone: India's coal output crosses a billion tonnes in 2024-25

The Union government had earlier projected coal production to reach 1 bt by FY24, but it was later pushed to FY25

Coal India sets 788 MT production, 765 MT offtake; rules out price cut

Coal India Limited (CIL) is expecting a production of 788 million tonnes (MT) and an offtake of 765 MT for the current fiscal year ending March 2025, its chairman P M Prasad said on Monday. The initial production target was 838 MT, which was revised to 806-810 MT in January. In FY'24, the company achieved production of 773.65 MT, reflecting a 10 per cent year-on-year growth. Speaking at a mjunction organised Coal market conference the chairman attributed the slowdown in offtake to a rake shortage in large mines, but remained optimistic about growth in the coming months. Both production and offtake are expected to grow by 1.5 per cent this year, based on current estimates against 10 per cent and 8.5 per cent growth, respectively, last year. Prasad also mentioned that the availability of rakes had been a concern due to the Kumbh Mela, but after discussions with the Railways, rake availability has improved. On the issue of international coal prices softening, Prasad ruled out any pr

Coal India's production decreases marginally to 74.1 MT in February

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a marginal 0.9 per cent decline in coal production in February compared to the year-ago period. The company's' coal production stood at 74.1 MT in February this fiscal, down from 74.8 MT in the corresponding month of previous fiscal. The company's production in the April-February period was 695.3 MT over 685.1 MT in the year-ago period, CIL said in a filing to BSE. Coal India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. The cumulative coal production during April-February period was at 928.95 million tonnes, registering an increase of 5.73 per cent, over 878.55 MT of fossil fuel produced in the year-ago period, the coal ministry said in a statement. The cumulative coal dispatch during the April-February period rose to 929.41 MT, registering a growth of 5.50 per cent from 880.92 MT produced in the corresponding period of previous year, the ministry said. "This robust performance underscores India's commitment to energy security a

Govt aims to boost coal output to meet India's rising energy demand: Reddy

Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that since India's energy demand was growing rapidly, the government was working on augmenting the coal production to achieve the dream of 'Viksit Bharat'. The Coal and Mines Minister also said the government has set the target of producing one billion tonnes of coal this year in a bid to ensure that people do not have to face power shortage, especially in the summer season. Noting that there was a huge demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper, he said India was acquiring critical mineral blocks in Argentina. Reddy addressed the coal industry workers at the National convention of Akhil Bharatiya Khadan Mazdoor Sangh affiliated to Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh here, and later also interacted with reporters. "Energy demand is increasing rapidly in India and coal is an important pillar of our energy security. The government is moving forward with the target of one billion tonnes of coal production for this financial year. Coal ...

SECL boosts pace of clearing mine overburden to increase coal output

Chhattisgarh-based coal producer SECL, an arm of Coal India, on Monday said it has increased the pace of clearing mine overburden to ramp up its output. In the current financial year from April till date, it removed 281 million cubic metres (MCuM) of overburden, registering a growth of 7.6 per cent year on year. Overburden removal (OBR) involves clearing of soil and rock layers from the surface of a mine to access coal reserves. OBR of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) has "crossed 281 million cubic metres, achieving 105 per cent of its pro-rata target and recording 19.82 MCuM (7.58 per cent) increase compared to the same period last year", the public sector enterprise said in a statement. The company said it is removing over 1.3 million cubic metres of overburden daily. With this momentum, SECL is confident of surpassing its annual target and achieving an additional 40-45 million cubic metres of OBR, marking the highest-ever in the company's history. "Despite various challenges