New Delhi, March 3 -- Captive and commercial coal mines recorded production of 20.49 million tonnes (MT) in February 2026, while dispatches stood at 17.72 MT, according to official data released by the Ministry of Coal.

Coal production during the month registered a year-on-year growth of 18.51 per cent, reflecting continued expansion of mining operations.

For the financial year 2025-26 up to February, cumulative coal production from captive and commercial blocks rose by 11.58 per cent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

During the same period, cumulative dispatches increased by 6.78 per cent year-on-year.

"The sustained expansion in production and offtake reflects strengthened operational efficiency, accelerated...