India's captive and commercial coal mining sector continued to register strong growth in June 2026, with coal production rising 14.9% year-on-year to 17.88 million tonnes (MT), compared with 15.56 MT in June 2025. Coal dispatch during the month stood at 18.55 MT.

During the April–June quarter of FY 2026–27, cumulative coal production increased 5.35% over the corresponding period of the previous financial year, while coal dispatch grew 1.70% year-on-year.

The Ministry of Coal said the sector's performance reflects improvements in mine operations, capacity utilisation and production planning. Coal production from captive and commercial mines has also recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10.7% between FY 2024–25 and FY 2026–27.

During the quarter, three coal mines—Urtan, Dhirauli and Bikram—commenced production, adding a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 7.51 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

The ministry noted that the operationalisation of these mines will strengthen domestic coal availability, improve supply security and support the country's growing energy and industrial demand. Production from the Urtan coking coal mine is expected to particularly benefit the steel sector by increasing the availability of domestic coking coal and reducing dependence on imports.

According to the Ministry of Coal, policy reforms, regulatory support and continuous stakeholder engagement have played a key role in facilitating timely clearances, improving capacity utilisation and boosting coal production and dispatch.