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Coal production touched 69.75 MT in July while dispatch rose to 86.33 MT.
Coal India also posted healthy growth, supporting steady fuel supply across sectors.
Highlights:
- India’s coal production increased 7.51% YoY to 69.75 MT in July 2026.
- Coal dispatch surged 17.34% YoY to 86.33 MT during the month.
- Cumulative coal production in FY27 reached 302.24 MT, up 5.87%.
- Coal India produced 50.35 MT, registering 8.42% annual growth.
- Coal India’s dispatch rose 17.43% to 63.67 MT in July.
- Government says higher output will improve coal availability and reduce import dependence.
Story:
India’s coal sector continued its strong growth momentum in July 2026, with coal production and dispatch recording robust year-on-year increases. According to the Ministry of Coal, the country’s coal production reached 69.75 million tonnes (MT) during July 2026, a 7.51% increase compared with 64.88 MT produced in the same month last year.
Coal dispatch also witnessed a significant jump, rising 17.34% year-on-year to 86.33 MT, compared with 73.57 MT in July 2025. The ministry said the higher production and faster dispatch reflect sustained efforts to ensure uninterrupted coal supplies and maintain operational stability across the sector.
During the first four months of FY2026-27, cumulative coal production stood at 302.24 MT (provisional), while cumulative coal dispatch reached 354.70 MT, registering a 5.87% increase over the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
State-run Coal India Limited (CIL) remained the biggest contributor to the country’s coal output. The company produced 50.35 MT of coal in July 2026, registering an 8.42% increase over July last year. CIL also dispatched 63.67 MT during the month, marking a 17.43% year-on-year growth. Its cumulative coal dispatch during FY2026-27 has increased 6.81% compared with the same period of the previous fiscal.
The Ministry of Coal said it remains focused on achieving sustainable growth in the sector while ensuring adequate coal availability for power plants and industries. It also reiterated its commitment to reducing India’s dependence on imported coal by strengthening domestic production. With healthy growth in both production and dispatch, the coal sector continues to play a key role in supporting the country’s energy security and economic growth.
