India’s coal sector records historic highs in FY 2024-25 with 190.95 MT production and 190.42 MT dispatch, driven by massive growth in captive and commercial mining to fuel the nation’s energy and industrial ambitions.
New Delhi
The Union Ministry of Coal on Wednesday announced that the total domestic coal production reached 190.95 million tonnes in the financial year 2024-25.
An official statement by the ministry said, “Total coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT) as of March 31, 2025, marking a remarkable 29.79% growth over the previous year’s 147.11 MT.”
The ministry said that it has achieved a historic breakthrough, setting new records in captive and commercial coal production and dispatch for the financial year 2024-25.
Coal dispatches also witnessed an extraordinary rise, reaching 190.42 MT, a 33.36% increase from the 142.79 MT recorded in FY 2023-24.
These outstanding numbers reflect the sector’s resilience, efficiency, and crucial role in securing India’s energy needs, driving industries such as power, steel, and cement, the official statement added.
Separately, the captive mines achieved 24.72% growth in production and 27.76% in dispatch from the previous year, ensuring a steady supply to core industries.
Whereas, the commercial mines led the momentum with a phenomenal 67.32% surge in production and a staggering 76.71% rise in dispatch from the previous year—a testament to India’s coal sector expansion and efficiency.
This milestone marks a crucial step toward realizing the Government’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, ensuring a resilient, energy-secure, and economically thriving India.
With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, the coal sector continues to power industrial growth, enhance economic progress, and shape a greener future for generations to come, the statement added.
