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India's Coal Production Rises 7.2% in November
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India's Coal Production Rises 7.2% in November

India’s coal production surged 7.2% year-on-year in November 2024, reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) compared to 84.52 MT in the same period last year, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Coal.

Captive and Cumulative Growth Production by captive and other entities recorded significant growth, jumping 37.69% to 17.13 MT in November 2024 from 12.44 MT in November 2023. Cumulatively, coal output for FY 2024-25 up to November rose by 6.21%, hitting 628.03 MT compared to 591.32 MT during the same period the previous fiscal year.

Coal Dispatches Coal dispatches also improved, increasing to 85.22 MT in November 2024, a 3.85% rise from 82.07 MT in November 2023. Dispatches from captive entities grew sharply by 25.73%, reaching 16.58 MT compared to 13.19 MT last year. Total dispatches for FY 2024-25 up to November reached 657.75 MT, reflecting a 5.45% increase from 623.78 MT in the previous fiscal.

Strategic Focus The Ministry of Coal attributed this growth to its initiatives aimed at meeting India’s energy needs through enhanced coal availability and efficient distribution. The steady increase underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the coal sector to support economic growth and energy security.

India’s coal production surged 7.2% year-on-year in November 2024, reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) compared to 84.52 MT in the same period last year, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Coal. Captive and Cumulative Growth Production by captive and other entities recorded significant growth, jumping 37.69% to 17.13 MT in November 2024 from 12.44 MT in November 2023. Cumulatively, coal output for FY 2024-25 up to November rose by 6.21%, hitting 628.03 MT compared to 591.32 MT during the same period the previous fiscal year. Coal Dispatches Coal dispatches also improved, increasing to 85.22 MT in November 2024, a 3.85% rise from 82.07 MT in November 2023. Dispatches from captive entities grew sharply by 25.73%, reaching 16.58 MT compared to 13.19 MT last year. Total dispatches for FY 2024-25 up to November reached 657.75 MT, reflecting a 5.45% increase from 623.78 MT in the previous fiscal. Strategic Focus The Ministry of Coal attributed this growth to its initiatives aimed at meeting India’s energy needs through enhanced coal availability and efficient distribution. The steady increase underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the coal sector to support economic growth and energy security.

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