India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51% in July 2026, compared to the same period last year. The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75 MT (Provisional), marking an increase over the 64.88 MT produced July, 2025. Meanwhile coal dispatch in July 2026 showed a robust growth of 17.34% YoY in July, 2026, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisional) during the month compared to 73.57 MT last year. The growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry of Coal's sustained commitment and efforts to ensuring consistent supply and operational stability across the sector.

The cumulative coal production up to July, in FY 2026-27 stood at 302.24 MT (Provisional), while the cumulative coal dispatch reached 354.70 MT (Provisional) , registering a growth of 5.87% over the same period of last Financial Year.

Coal India Limited contributed an impressive 50.35 MT (Provisional) to the July’s production figures, marking 8.42% growth over July, 2025. CIL dispatched 63.67 MT (Provisional) of coal during July, 2026, with a growth of 17.43% over coal dispatched during July, 2025. The cumulative coal dispatch by CIL also registered a growth of 6.81% up to July, in FY 2026-27, compared to same period last year.

The Ministry of Coal remains committed to achieving sustainable growth, improving coal availability, and reducing dependence on imports. With this positive momentum, the coal sector continues to play a pivotal role in powering India's growth story.

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Shuhaib T