Coal Production

India crossed coal production target of 1 billion tonnes in a year for the first time ever

India's domestic coal production target will be raised to 1.13 BT by FY30. For Coal India, a target of 1 BT production by FY27 has also been outlined, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said.

Coal exchange on anvil, work underway to raise output to meet demand

The government also intends to work more closely in the area of coal gasification, as it is on a high-priority list for energy transition.

Global coal demand set to stay near record till 2027, says IEA, production at all-time high

India, China and Indonesia's coal output reached record levels in 2024, underscoring the growing need for affordable energy to drive growth and sustain economic development.

Consumption steady in November, manufacturing activity a worry

November also marked a second consecutive month of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore collection under GST regime

Coal production rises 7.2% in Nov, dispatches up by nearly 4%

The coal output in the April-November period of the current fiscal rose by 6.21 per cent to 628.03 MT over 591.32 MT in the year-ago period, according to provisional figures

Coal India production drops 1% in Sept to 50.9 MT

The coal behemoth, which accounts for over 80 per cent of the domestic coal output, produced 51.4 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a filing to the BSE.

Indian economy holds steady as businesses hope festive cheer

GST collections at Rs 1.75 lakh crore in August were 10 percent higher from last year; manufacturing PMI slowed to 57.9 from 58.1 in July, but remained above long-run average of 54

India's coal production rises 6% to 384.08 MT in Apr-Aug

The production was 360.71 MT in April-August FY24.

India recorded higher-ever coal production in FY24 at over 997 MT

During the first quarter of FY25, provisional figures show India produced 247.396 MT of coal as compared to 223.376 MT during the same period last year, recording a growth of about 10.75%.

Coal production from captive, commercial coal mines grow by 35% in April-June

The coal output for the power sector has seen a substantial increase, rising from 25.02 MT in the first quarter of last year to 30.16 MT in the first quarter of this year, marking a 20.5 per cent year-on-year growth.

India's coal production rises 14% in June

The country's coal output was 73.92 MT in June last fiscal, according to provisional figures of the government

Coal India posts 7.5% surge in production, offtake rises 7.2% in May

The company also informed that Executive Director (L&R) Sanjay Khare has bid farewell to his role upon reaching the age of superannuation, effective from May 31, 2024.

Indian Oil Corp in talks with NPCIL for small modular reactors

As several bigger projects face delays, policymakers are promoting small-scale nuclear technology with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts, which is quicker to build and easier to adjust to the requirements of the grid.

Chart of the Day: The remarkable rise in fuel inventories at coal power plants

Coal power plants have fuel inventories equivalent to 17 days of consumption versus 12 days in the year ago period

India's coal production crosses record 1 bn tonnes: Pralhad Joshi

During the current fiscal year, 2023–24, India has surpassed previous year's output of 937.22 million tonnes (MT) of coal and lignite by a margin of 25 days.

Coal production from captive, commercial mines rises 27% in Apr-Feb

The coal dispatch from the captive and commercial mines in the first eleven months of the current financial year also rose 29.14 per cent to 128.88 MT over the corresponding period of previous fiscal, the coal ministry said in a statement.

Coal-producing states earn revenue worth Rs 1.52 lakh crore in last 9 yrs: Centre

State-wise and year-wise data indicate that the coal mining sector is a very significant contributor to the revenue of states including Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, the Coal Ministry said in a statement.

NTPC crosses 100 MT coal production mark from captive mines

The coal production from its captive mines contributes to NTPC’s fuel security and ensuring efficient supply, it said.

Exclusive | Govt to give 50% discount on revenue for underground coal mining: Minister Pralhad Joshi

A similar rebate will be offered for coal gasification projects, too, said the Union Minister for Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs.

MC Interview | Coal ministry PSUs together to have 12 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

The Union minister said sunset for the coal industry is a long way off given the rising demand for energy from a growing economy. He confirmed that the government has decided to offer a 50 percent discount on revenue share for underground mining in commercial coal mines and also for coal gasification.