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NMDC reports record iron ore production and sales up to January in FY26

NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, reported on 4 February 2026 its highest-ever production of 42.65 million tonnes up to January in FY 2025-26, a 19% rise.

Summary

NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, reported on 4 February 2026 its best-ever performance for the year so far. Production up to January 2026 was 42.65 million tonnes, up 19%, and sales were 39.73 MT, up 9.7%. January alone saw 5.56 MT produced and 4.79 MT sold. Nine-month revenue rose 22% to ₹20,381 crore and PAT rose 4% to ₹5,401 crore, and an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share was declared. January also saw the inauguration of NMDC's first coal mine, Tokisud North in Jharkhand.

Key facts

Announced
4 February 2026
Production to Jan 2026
42.65 MT (+19%)
Sales to Jan 2026
39.73 MT (+9.7%)
9M revenue / PAT
₹20,381 crore (+22%) / ₹5,401 crore (+4%)
First coal mine
Tokisud North, Jharkhand

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

NMDC's first coal mine, inaugurated in January 2026, is Tokisud North in which state?

Show answer

Correct answer: B — Jharkhand

NMDC said its first coal mine, Tokisud North, is in Jharkhand.

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