India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in May 2025, compared to the same period last year. In a statement, the Ministry of Coal said that the overall coal production in the country during May 2025 reached 86.24 metric ton (MT), marking an increase over the 83.96 MT produced in the corresponding period of the previous year. It further stated that production from captive or commercial mines during last month stood at 16.93 MT, registering a significant rise from 13.83 MT recorded during the same period last year. This surge highlights the growing contribution of captive or commercial mining to country’s overall coal output.
Meanwhile, as on 31st of May, 2025, the coal stock held by coal companies witnessed a remarkable growth of 29.18 per cent, reaching 122.69 MT, as compared to 94.98 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year, showcasing significant rise in coal production across the country.