Captive and commercial coal mines cross 200 MT for the first time in FY 2025-26
Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached a record 210.46 MT in FY 2025-26, crossing 200 MT for the first time, the Coal Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Summary
Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 210.46 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2025-26, up 10.22% from 190.95 MT the previous year, and dispatches rose 7.35% to 204.61 MT from 190.42 MT, the Ministry of Coal said on 2 April 2026. It was the first time that production and dispatch from these blocks crossed 200 MT. During the year, 12 captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalised through Mine Opening Permission, adding more than 86 MT of annual capacity, and 7 blocks began production within the same year.
Key facts
- Production FY26
- 210.46 MT (+10.22% from 190.95 MT)
- Dispatch FY26
- 204.61 MT (+7.35% from 190.42 MT)
- Milestone
- First time above 200 MT
- New blocks
- 12 operationalised (Mine Opening Permission); +86 MT capacity
- Production start
- 7 blocks in the same year
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was coal production from captive and commercial mines in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 210.46 MT
The Coal Ministry said production reached 210.46 MT; 204.61 MT was dispatch and 190.95 MT the previous year's production.
How many captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalised through Mine Opening Permission in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — 12
12 blocks were operationalised, adding over 86 MT of capacity; 7 blocks began production within the year.