India's coal production rises 3.63% to 81.57 MT in April 2025
India's coal production rose 3.63% to 81.57 million tonnes (provisional) in April 2025 from 78.71 MT a year earlier, the Coal Ministry said on 1 May 2025.
Summary
India's coal production in April 2025 reached 81.57 million tonnes (provisional), up 3.63% from 78.71 MT in April 2024. Output from captive and other mines rose to 14.51 MT from 11.46 MT. Total coal dispatch was 86.64 MT against 85.11 MT a year earlier. Coal stock with coal companies stood at 125.76 MT on 30 April 2025, compared with 102.41 MT a year earlier, with Coal India Limited alone holding 105 MT.
Key facts
- Production, April 2025
- 81.57 MT (provisional), up 3.63%
- April 2024
- 78.71 MT
- Captive/other mines
- 14.51 MT (11.46 MT)
- Dispatch
- 86.64 MT (85.11 MT)
- Stock, 30 Apr 2025
- 125.76 MT; CIL 105 MT
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's provisional coal production in April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 81.57 MT
Coal production in April 2025 was 81.57 MT (provisional), against 78.71 MT in April 2024.
Consider the following statements about coal in April 2025: 1. Production from captive and other mines was 14.51 MT. 2. Total coal dispatch was 86.64 MT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Coal.