Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a 3.9% decline in coal production in September 2025 as persistent rainfall and waterlogging disrupted mining operations across several coalfields. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, addressing reporters at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Plenary Session, said that while monsoon conditions affected production, there was no shortage of Coal in the country and domestic supply remains stable.
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September Rains Disrupted Mining Operations
According to data released by the ministry, CIL’s production dropped to 48.97 million tonnes (MT) in September, compared to 50.94 MT in the same period last year. Industry officials said heavy monsoon rains often lead to operational delays and logistical hurdles, particularly in open-cast mines where waterlogging becomes a major constraint. The minister noted that despite temporary slowdowns, the company continues to maintain sufficient stock to meet the rising power demand.
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Half-Yearly Production Also Saw a Marginal Decline
During the April–September period, Coal India’s cumulative production stood at 329.14 MT, down from 341.35 MT in the corresponding period of FY24. The decline comes even as the Government aims to ramp up coal output to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen India’s energy security. CIL, which accounts for over 80% of the country’s coal production, remains the cornerstone of India’s energy sector, supplying to both power and non-power industries.
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Government Targets Record Production For FY25–26
Despite the short-term fall, CIL has set an ambitious goal of producing 875 MT and dispatching 900 MT of coal in the 2025–26 fiscal year. The Government’s focus remains on achieving energy self-sufficiency by reducing coal imports and ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to thermal power plants.
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Industry Voices Stressed Sectoral Interdependence
Speaking at the same event, Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, said that coal, steel, and mining sectors are deeply interconnected and collectively form the backbone of India’s industrial growth. He added that strengthening these sectors is essential for building a self-reliant and future-ready economy, aligned with the government’s “Developed India by 2047” vision.
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