Overview

• India's total coal production in April FY2025-26 reached 81.57 million tonnes, a 3.63% increase from April 2024, driven by higher output from captive mines.
• Coal dispatch rose to 86.64 million tonnes in April, reflecting improved supply chain performance and growing stockpiles.
• Coal India Ltd’s April production remained flat at 62.1 million tonnes, while its coal offtake dropped 1.2% to 63.4 million tonnes compared to the previous year.
• National coal stockpiles grew significantly, with total reserves reaching 125.76 million tonnes, including a 22.1% year-on-year increase in Coal India’s stock to 105 million tonnes.
• Coal imports fell 8.4% during April-December 2024 due to increased domestic production, aligning with government efforts to reduce reliance on imports.