India’s captive and commercial coal mining sector maintained its growth momentum in June 2026, with coal production rising 14.9 per cent year-on-year to 17.88 million tonnes (MT), while coal dispatch reached 18.55 MT, according to the Ministry of Coal. Production during the corresponding month last year stood at 15.56 MT.
During the first quarter of FY 2026–27 (April–June), cumulative coal production from captive and commercial mines increased by 5.35 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous financial year, while coal dispatch registered a 1.70 per cent year-on-year growth. The ministry attributed the performance to improvements in mine operations, capacity utilisation and production planning.
The quarter also marked the commencement of coal production at three new mines—Urtan, Dhirauli and Bikram—which together have a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 7.51 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Their operationalisation is expected to strengthen domestic coal availability, enhance supply security and support the growing energy and industrial requirements of the country.
The Ministry said the start of production from Urtan, a coking coal block, is particularly significant as coking coal is a critical raw material for steel manufacturing. The mine is expected to improve the availability of domestic coking coal and help reduce dependence on imports.
According to the Ministry, the sustained growth in the captive and commercial coal mining sector reflects the impact of policy reforms, regulatory facilitation and continuous engagement with stakeholders, which have enabled timely operational clearances and improved production and dispatch across the sector.