Ministry of Coal reported in a recent update that coal production from Captive and Commercial mines during October 2026 of FY 2026–27 registered at 22.03 million tonnes (MT), a rise from 15.49 MT in October 2025.
The coal sector demonstrated considerable year-on-year expansion, with power generation rising by 42 % YoY, while coal dispatches attained 21.11 MT, up from 15.48 MT in October 2025 (36 % YoY growth). The sector registered robust year-on-year growth, with coal production ascending from 105.33 MT to 117.23 MT at 11.30% and dispatch increasing from 111.95 MT to 124.86 MT at 11.53% compared to the period April to October of the previous year, reflecting sustained momentum in mining operations. These trends underscore improved operational efficiency, enhanced mining productivity, and more effective utilization of mining capacities across the captive and commercial coal mining sector.