India, March 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
During February 2026, Captive and Commercial coal mines recorded coal production of 20.49 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 17.72 MT. Coal Production marked a significant 18.51% year-on-year growth, reflecting sustained operational momentum and progressive scaling up of mining activities across the sector.
For the financial year 2025-26 up to February, cumulative coal production from these mines registered a growth of 11.58% year-on-year, while cumulative dispatches recorded a 6.78% increase over the corresponding period of the previous year. The sustained expansion in production and offtake reflects strengthened operational efficiency, accelerated capacity augmen...