India’s Coal Sector Records Growth in April 2025
India’s coal sector has begun FY 2025–26 on a strong note, with both production and dispatch registering positive growth in April 2025. The consistent increase in coal output highlights the strategic role coal continues to play in India’s energy security and industrial development. With a focus on reducing import dependency and enhancing domestic availability, this performance is significant for India’s energy ecosystem and self-reliance goals.
India’s coal production rose by 3.63% in April 2025, reaching 81.57 million tonnes (MT), as per data released by the Ministry of Coal on May 1, 2025. This growth reflects the robust performance of both public and captive coal mining entities.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | India’s Coal Sector Records Growth in April 2025 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Coal |
| Minister (as of 2025) | Pralhad Joshi |
| Largest Coal Producer | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Key Coal States | Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh |
| Coal production (Apr 2025) | 81.57 MT (up 3.63%) |
| Captive mines contribution | 14.51 MT (up 26.6%) |
| Coal dispatch | 86.64 MT (up from 85.11 MT) |
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