India’s coal production rose 7.51% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026, while coal dispatch recorded a stronger 17.34% growth, reflecting robust demand and improved supply across the sector.
According to the Ministry of Coal, the country’s coal production stood at 69.75 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) during July, up from 64.88 MT in the corresponding month last year.
Coal dispatch increased to 86.33 MT (provisional) during the month from 73.57 MT a year earlier, highlighting the sector’s operational stability and the government’s focus on ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies.
Cumulative output remains strong
For the first four months of FY27, cumulative coal production reached 302.24 MT (provisional), registering a 5.87% increase over the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Cumulative coal dispatch during the period stood at 354.70 MT (provisional), supported by sustained production and efficient logistics.
Coal India leads growth
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) remained the biggest contributor to the sector’s performance, producing 50.35 MT of coal in July, an 8.42% increase over the same month last year.
The miner dispatched 63.67 MT of coal during the month, registering a 17.43% YoY growth.
Cumulative coal dispatch by Coal India during the April-July period also rose 6.81% over the corresponding period of FY26.
Focus on energy security
The Ministry of Coal said the continued increase in production and dispatch reflects its sustained efforts to enhance domestic coal availability, improve operational efficiency and reduce dependence on imports.
The ministry added that the coal sector continues to play a critical role in meeting India’s growing energy demand and supporting the country’s economic growth.