India, July 2 -- India's captive and commercial coal mining sector continued to register strong growth in June 2026, with coal production rising 14.9% year-on-year to 17.88 million tonnes (MT), compared with 15.56 MT in June 2025. Coal dispatch during the month stood at 18.55 MT.
During the April–June quarter of FY 2026–27, cumulative coal production increased 5.35% over the corresponding period of the previous financial year, while coal dispatch grew 1.70% year-on-year.
The Ministry of Coal said the sector's performance reflects improvements in mine operations, capacity utilisation and production planning. Coal production from captive and commercial mines has also recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10.7% ...