India's Coal Production Hits 81.57 MT in April, Driven by Captive Mines

India's coal production reached 81.57 million tonnes (MT) in April 2025 on a provisional basis, marking an increase from 78.71 MT in April 2024. This growth was largely driven by a significant rise in output from captive and other non-CIL mines, which collectively produced 14.51 MT—up from 11.46 MT in the same month last year.

The surge underscores the expanding contribution of captive mining to the country's coal output and its role in strengthening energy security. Coal dispatches also improved, rising to 86.64 MT in April 2025 from 85.11 MT in April 2024.

The Ministry of Coal stated: “India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its subsidiaries to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector.”

Coal stock levels across companies saw a notable increase as well. As of April 30, 2025, total coal stock stood at 125.76 MT—up from 102.41 MT the previous year. Coal India Limited (CIL) alone reported a stockpile of 105 MT, representing a 22.1% rise from 86.60 MT in April 2024. Overall, this reflects an annual growth rate of 22.8%, highlighting improvements in both supply chain management and operational efficiency.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.