Coal production in country grows 7.51% YoY in July 2026
New Delhi, August 2
India's coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, with overall coal production reaching 69.75 million tonnes, compared to 64.88 MT produced in July 2025, according to the Ministry of Coal.
Coal dispatch during July 2026 registered a growth of 17.34 per cent year-on-year, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisional), compared to 73.57 MT last year. The growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry's sustained commitment and efforts towards 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 cumulative coal dispatch reached 354.70 MT (Provisional), registering a growth of 5.87 per cent over the same period of the last financial year.
Coal India Limited (CIL) contributed 50.35 MT to July's production, registering a growth of 8.42 per cent over July 2025. CIL dispatched 63.67 MT of coal during July 2026, recording a growth of 17.43 per cent over coal dispatched during July, 2025. The cumulative coal dispatch by CIL also registered a growth of 6.81 per cent up to July in FY 2026-27 compared to the same period last year.
According to the Ministry, it 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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally! With increasing power demands in rural areas and small businesses, this boost in coal production is the need of the hour. But also we must ensure proper environmental safeguards and rehabilitation for mining-affected communities. 🙏
Coal India is the backbone of our energy security, no doubt. But 7.5% growth is good, but your implementation of mining tech is little behind. Why not adopt more automation? Also, we are still importing coal – that's strange for a country with such reserves. Should think about it, no?
Good numbers, but I wonder about the quality of life for workers and the environmental cost. A balanced approach is needed. Let's celebrate the growth but also hold the government accountable to protect our ecology. 🌱
As a power sector professional, I can confirm demand is sky-rocketing with all the new industries moving in. Coal is still the baseload king in India. Glad to see dispatches up by 17% – that's crucial to avoid blackouts. But yes, we need to modernise our power plants for efficiency.
I appreciate the growth, but our energy policy needs to diversify. With solar becoming cheaper by the day, why not blend more renewables into the grid? We must lead in clean energy globally, not just coal output. 💡
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