New Delhi, July 5 -- July 05India is poised to achieve a remarkable milestone in coal production, with expectations set at 1.15 billion tonnes for the financial year 2025-26, as highlighted in a recent report.

In the previous fiscal year (FY25), India's domestic coal output reached a record high of 1,047.6 million tonnes, marking an impressive average annual growth rate of 10% over the last five years, according to CareEdge Ratings.

This surge in production can be attributed to a variety of policy reforms designed to enhance the efficiency and self-reliance of coal mining in the country.

Significant government initiatives, including the Single Window Clearance system, the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, permitting 100% foreign...