India’s coal production and dispatches saw a rise in April 2024 compared to the same period last year. Here’s a breakdown of the key figures:
- Overall Coal Production: 78.69 Million Tonnes (MT) (Provisional), a 7.41% increase from April 2023 (73.26 MT).
- Coal India Limited (CIL) Production: 61.78 MT (Provisional), a 7.31% increase from April 2023 (57.57 MT).
- Captive/Other Miner Production: 11.43 MT (Provisional), a 12.99% increase from April 2023 (10.12 MT).
- Overall Coal Dispatches: 85.10 MT (Provisional), a 6.07% increase from April 2023 (80.23 MT).
- CIL Coal Dispatches: 64.26 MT (Provisional), a 3.18% increase from April 2023 (62.28 MT).
- Captive/Other Miner Dispatches: 15.16 MT (Provisional), a 26.90% increase from April 2023 (11.95 MT).
These figures indicate a positive trend in India’s coal sector, with both production and dispatches showing growth. It’s important to note that the figures are provisional, but they provide a good snapshot of the current state of the industry.
