Coal India Reports 6% Drop In Production At 229.8 Million Tonnes, Government Determined To Increase Output To Cut Imports

On Friday, Coal India reported a 6% drop in production at 229.8 million tonnes in the April-July period of the current fiscal year. The government is making efforts to increase output to cut imports.

Monsoon Disruptions Affect Coal Production

Coal India stated in a filing to the BSE that the company had produced 244.3 MT of coal in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. For the decline in production, the coal behemoth did not give reasons. However, industry analysts attribute the production dip to typical monsoon-related disruptions. It can hinder mining operations and dispatch to power plants.

Demand Across Various Sectors

According to Economic Times, the country will not face any shortage of coal in the upcoming monsoon season, said Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. The government is well prepared to meet the demand across various sectors, including the power sector.

Coal Ministry

The coal ministry had earlier said that it remains committed to achieving sustainable growth, improving coal availability, and reducing dependence on imports. With the positive momentum, the coal sector continues to play a pivotal role in powering India's growth story.

What Is The Target Of Coal India's Production?

Coal India Ltd is targeting a production of 875 million tonnes and an offtake of 900 MT in 2025-26. Coal India accounts for over 80% of domestic coal output. Coal Production in July dropped to 46.4 MT from 55 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal.

What Is Coal India Limited?

According to hdfcsky.com, Coal India Limited (CIL) is a state-owned coal mining company, established in November 1975, and is currently the world’s largest coal producer. It operates through subsidiaries across eight Indian states, managing a total of 310 working mines (129 underground, 168 opencast, and 13 mixed) as of April 1, 2025. CIL is also a significant corporate employer with 220,242 employees as of April 1, 2025, and holds the prestigious “Maharatna” status granted by the Indian government, enabling it to expand its operations and become a global leader.

Coal India Shares

As of 1 August 2025, at 4:25 pm IST, the share price of Coal India Ltd closed at ₹372.80, down ₹3.55 (0.94%) from its previous close of ₹376.35. The share opened at ₹375.00 and has an intraday high and low of ₹381.15 and ₹370.70. The market cap of the company was at ₹2.29LCr, and the PE.