📋 Tender Overview
Coal production from captive and commercial mines for the month of June has been recorded at 15.57 million tonnes (MT), and dispatches at 17.31 million tonnes (MT).
The first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 showed strong year-on-year growth, with production increasing by 16.39% and dispatches by 13.03% compared to the same period last year. This reflects improved efficiency and better utilization of mining capacity.
The attached graph clearly illustrates the consistent performance improvement across three consecutive years of ending of Q1, with both production and dispatch showing strong gains.
Key Developments in June 2025
Mine Opening Permission was granted for Utkal A Mine, having a Peak Rated Capacity of 25 MT.
Vesting orders were issued for three coal blocks, raising the total number of coal blocks allocated by the Ministry of Coal to more than 200.
This increase ensures a reliable supply of coal to key industries such as power generation, steel manufacturing, and cement production, thereby reinforcing the backbone of Indias industrial infrastructure. These milestones underscore the Ministrys focused efforts to
enhance domestic coal production, contributing significantly to the vision of a resilient and self-sustaining India.
