India's coal production rises 7.48% to 84.45 MT in October 2024
On 1 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 million tonnes, 7.48% higher than 78.57 MT a year earlier.
Summary
On 1 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 million tonnes (MT), up 7.48% from 78.57 MT in October 2023. Coal dispatches rose 4.60% to 82.89 MT, from 79.25 MT in October 2023.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Nov 2024 (PIB)
- Production, Oct 2024
- 84.45 MT (Oct 2023: 78.57 MT), +7.48%
- Dispatch, Oct 2024
- 82.89 MT (Oct 2023: 79.25 MT), +4.60%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's overall coal production in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 84.45 MT
PIB (Coal): overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 MT; dispatches were 82.89 MT; October 2023 production was 78.57 MT.
By what percentage did India's coal production in October 2024 grow over October 2023?
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Correct answer: B — 7.48%
PIB (Coal): production rose to 84.45 MT from 78.57 MT, an increase of 7.48% (dispatch grew 4.60%).