New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- India's coal production rose 7.51 per cent year-on-year to 69.75 million tonnes (MT) in July 2026, while coal dispatch grew at a significantly faster pace of 17.34 per cent to 86.33 MT, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Coal.

Coal production in July 2025 stood at 64.88 MT, while dispatch was 73.57 MT. The increase in both production and dispatch reflects the government's efforts to maintain coal availability and ensure operational stability across the sector.

Cumulatively, coal production during the first four months of FY2026-27 reached 302.24 MT, according to the ministry. Coal dispatch during the same period stood at 354.70 MT, registering a 5.87 per cent year-on-year growth over the corre...