Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India and one of India’s major coal producers, has urged its employees to accelerate production in the final quarter of FY26 to bridge the gap between targets and actual output.

In a message issued on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, ECL Chairman and Managing Director Satish Jha said cumulative coal production up to December 2025 stood at 33.48 million tonnes, marginally below the proportionate target of 38.75 million tonnes. The shortfall underscores the need to ramp up production in the remaining months of the financial year.

Despite the gap, the company reported a strong operational performance, supported by significant overburden removal of about 133.01 million cubic metres during the April–December period, reflecting sustained momentum in mining operations. Cumulative coal offtake during the same period stood at 33.66 million tonnes, ensuring steady supply to consumers and continued revenue flow.

ECL has called on employees, officers and executives to intensify efforts and maintain sustainable operational practices to achieve annual production targets. The company emphasised that collective commitment and efficient execution will be critical to strengthening its contribution to India’s energy security.

The push to boost output in the final quarter reflects ECL’s focus on improving productivity and aligning performance with national coal supply requirements amid rising energy demand.