India's coal production in April 2025 reached 81.57 tonne on a provisional basis, reflecting a growth from the 78.71 MT produced in April 2024. The increase was driven in part by a notable rise in output from captive and other entity mines, which collectively produced 14.51 MT, up from 11.46 MT during the same month last year.

This surge highlights the growing role of captive mining in contributing to national coal output and energy security. Coal dispatch for April 2025 also showed improvement, reaching 86.64 MT compared to 85.11 MT in the corresponding period of 2024.

According to the Ministry of Coal, “India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its subsidiaries to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector.”

As of 30 April, 2025, coal stock across coal companies rose significantly to 125.76 MT, compared to 102.41 MT in the previous year. At Coal India (CIL), the stock reached 105 MT- a 22.10 percent increase from 86.60 MT recorded in April 2024. This marks an annual growth rate of 22.8 per cent, reflecting both strong supply chain management and enhanced operational efficiency.