SECL Production Up Five Point Two Six Per Cent In FY2025-26

08 Apr 2026 CW Team

Coal offtake rose to 178.6 million tonnes (178.6 mn t) in 2025-26 from 170.7 million tonnes in the previous year, an increase of four point six per cent. The company also achieved its highest ever overburden removal (OBR) with 364.3 million cubic metres, enhancing access to deeper seams. Overburden removal is referred to as OBR.

SECL was the only subsidiary of Coal India Limited to register positive growth across coal production, offtake and OBR in 2025-26, indicating steady operational progress. The chairman and managing director attributed the performance to the dedication and teamwork of the workforce and said the achievement reinforced the company's contribution to national energy security. Management described the outcome as a milestone that reflected sustained operational focus.

The company reported progress in diversification into coal gasification, ultra-supercritical thermal power, coal washery development, exploration of critical minerals, rare earth extraction and hydro-based energy solutions to align with future energy requirements. These initiatives were presented as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence and raise value addition in the mining sector. Analysts suggested such moves could support longer term energy transition planning.

Operational achievements in production, offtake and OBR were reported despite geographical and logistical challenges, underscoring improvements in mine performance and resource allocation. Continued focus on augmentation of capacity and diversification was highlighted as central to meeting rising fuel demand across thermal power plants. The results were presented as evidence of SECL's ability to scale up supply in response to market needs.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited recorded coal production of 176.2 million tonnes (176.2 mn t) in the fiscal year 2025-26, representing a five point two six per cent increase from 167.4 million tonnes in 2024-25. The rise in output came amid strengthening energy demand across the country. The figures were reported by the Press Trust of India. Coal offtake rose to 178.6 million tonnes (178.6 mn t) in 2025-26 from 170.7 million tonnes in the previous year, an increase of four point six per cent. The company also achieved its highest ever overburden removal (OBR) with 364.3 million cubic metres, enhancing access to deeper seams. Overburden removal is referred to as OBR. SECL was the only subsidiary of Coal India Limited to register positive growth across coal production, offtake and OBR in 2025-26, indicating steady operational progress. The chairman and managing director attributed the performance to the dedication and teamwork of the workforce and said the achievement reinforced the company's contribution to national energy security. Management described the outcome as a milestone that reflected sustained operational focus. The company reported progress in diversification into coal gasification, ultra-supercritical thermal power, coal washery development, exploration of critical minerals, rare earth extraction and hydro-based energy solutions to align with future energy requirements. These initiatives were presented as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence and raise value addition in the mining sector. Analysts suggested such moves could support longer term energy transition planning. Operational achievements in production, offtake and OBR were reported despite geographical and logistical challenges, underscoring improvements in mine performance and resource allocation. Continued focus on augmentation of capacity and diversification was highlighted as central to meeting rising fuel demand across thermal power plants. The results were presented as evidence of SECL's ability to scale up supply in response to market needs.

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