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India Aims for Record 1.15 Billion Tonnes Coal Production

7/8/2025

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India is on track to achieve a historic coal production target of 1.15 billion tonnes by FY26, building on a substantial increase to 1,047.6 million tonnes in FY25. This surge, fueled by strategic policy reforms and soaring power sector demand, has elevated domestic coal consumption to an impressive 82.5%, with Coal India Limited accounting for a remarkable 74% of the total output.

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India is on track to achieve a historic coal production target of 1.15 billion tonnes by FY26, building on a substantial increase to 1,047.6 million tonnes in FY25. This surge, fueled by strategic policy reforms and soaring power sector demand, has elevated domestic coal consumption to an impressive 82.5%, with Coal India Limited accounting for a remarkable 74% of the total output.