Production and dispatch volumes from India's captive and commercial coal mines extended the uptrend in July 2026, driven by robust operational performance across domestic blocks.

Such mines produced 14.78 million tonnes of coal in July, rising 9.61% from a year ago. Cumulative output for the current fiscal year through July (April-July 2026) reached 63.16 million tonnes, up 6.29% from 59.42 million tonnes in FY26 and 17.57% higher than 53.72 million tonnes in FY25.

Coal dispatches from captive and commercial mines reached 17.49 million tonnes in July, data showed. Total dispatches over April-July gained 6.24% from 66.02 million tonnes in FY26.

The Ministry of Coal noted that the sector's performance underscored steady gains in operational efficiency, mining productivity, and capacity utilization across captive and commercial operations.

Sustained production growth from these mines is expected to curb reliance on imported coal, reinforce supply chain resilience, conserve foreign exchange, and advance the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. This trajectory remains critical for national energy security and industrial development, the ministry added.

The ministry affirmed its commitment to fully realize the sector's potential. It stated that the government will maintain production momentum, tackle supply-side bottlenecks, and enhance coal availability through progressive policy measures, robust regulatory oversight, and continued stakeholder support.

These efforts aim to ensure the sector reliably meets India's expanding energy and industrial demands.