The Ministry of Coal reported strong performance from India's captive and commercial coal mining sector in July 2026, with production reaching 14.78 million tonnes (MT) and dispatches totaling 17.49 MT. This represents a significant 9.61% year-on-year growth compared to July 2025, reflecting sustained momentum in mining operations and increasing contribution to domestic coal output.
The performance highlights continued improvements in operational efficiency, enhanced mining productivity, and more effective utilization of mining capacities across the sector. The sustained production growth is expected to reduce dependence on imported coal, strengthen supply chain resilience, conserve foreign exchange, and advance the Government's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by enhancing self-reliance in this critical raw material essential for energy security and industrial development.
The Ministry of Coal remains committed to fully unlocking the potential of the captive and commercial coal mining sector through progressive policy interventions, robust regulatory oversight, and continued stakeholder support to ensure reliable contribution toward meeting the nation's growing energy and industrial requirements.