New Delhi, April 2 -- The Ministry of Coal has set a new record in captive and commercial coal production and dispatch for the just-concluded financial year 2024-25.

According to a statement from the ministry, total coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT) as of March 31, 2025, marking a remarkable 29.79 per cent growth over the previous year's 147.11 MT.

Coal dispatches also witnessed an extraordinary rise, reaching 190.42 MT, a 33.36 per cent increase from the 142.79 MT recorded in the financial year 2023-24.

"These outstanding numbers reflect the sector's resilience, efficiency, and crucial role in securing India's energy needs, driving industries such as power, steel, and cement," the ministry said in the statement.

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