THEBUSINESSBYTES
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DELHI, MARCH 2, 2026
India’s captive and
commercial coal mining sector continued its strong growth trajectory in
February 2026, posting a robust year-on-year production increase of 18.51 per
cent, underlining sustained operational momentum and accelerated capacity
expansion across the industry.
Coal production from
captive and commercial mines reached 20.49 million tonnes (MT) during the
month, while dispatches stood at 17.72 MT, reflecting steady offtake and
improved supply chain coordination. The performance signals enhanced mining
efficiency and progressive scaling up of output, driven by streamlined
operations and stronger integration across the coal value chain.
The cumulative performance for the financial year 2025–26 up to February also remained on a firm growth path. Total coal production from these mines recorded an 11.58 per cent year-on-year increase, while cumulative dispatches rose by 6.78 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The steady rise in both production and evacuation highlights improved logistical planning, faster capacity augmentation and better synchronisation between mine operations and end-user demand.
Sector analysts note that the consistent growth in captive and commercial coal output is playing a critical role in supporting India’s energy security by supplementing supplies to power, steel and cement industries. The improved production-dispatch balance also points to more efficient inventory management and stronger last-mile connectivity.
