Production Hits July Record
Key Highlights
- Coal India production increased 8.4% in July.
- Coal output reached 50.36 million tonnes.
- Coal supplies jumped 18.4% to 64.19 MT.
- Highest-ever July coal dispatch recorded.
- Power sector received 49.77 MT coal supply.
- Overburden removal increased 21%.
- Strong production despite monsoon challenges.
- Company targets 815 MT production in FY27.
New Delhi: State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) reported an 8.4% increase in coal production during July 2026, producing 50.36 million tonnes (MT) despite heavy monsoon conditions.
Coal supplies rose 18.38% to 64.19 MT, marking the highest-ever coal dispatch recorded for the month of July. The company said improved inventory management and demand-responsive supply strategies helped maintain strong operational performance.
Coal supply to the power sector increased 18% to 49.77 MT, while supplies to non-regulated industries rose 21% to 14.42 MT.
Coal India also reported a 21.11% increase in overburden removal to 120.35 million cubic metres, an important mining activity that supports future coal production.
During the April-July period of FY27, cumulative coal supplies reached 262.04 MT, setting another record for the corresponding period. The company has set a production target of 815 MT and supply target of 850 MT for the current financial year.
