New Delhi, April 2 -- The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said that coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT) in the just-concluded financial year (FY25), marking a remarkable 29.79 per cent growth over the previous fiscal's 147.11 MT.

The ministry, in a statement, said that it has achieved a historic breakthrough, setting new records in captive and commercial coal production and dispatches for the financial year 2024-25. Coal dispatches also witnessed an extraordinary rise, reaching 190.42 MT, a 33.36 per cent increase from the 142.79 MT recorded in FY 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 ...