India's coal production rose 11.88% in the first five months of 2025-26, driven by commercial mines.

India's coal production saw a significant increase in the April-August period of 2025-26, with commercial mines producing 11.88% more coal compared to the previous year. Despite a decline in state-owned Coal India's output, the Ministry of Coal attributes the overall growth to strategic policies, monitoring, and stakeholder support. The boost in production aims to meet the country's growing energy needs and support key industries like power generation and steel manufacturing.