Coal production in October surged by 7.4% to 84.45 million tonnes (MT), with dispatches climbing to 82.89 MT. Notably, captive and other entities' output and dispatches also rose significantly. For the April-October 2024-25 period, production increased by 6.1% to 537.45 MT. The Coal Ministry emphasized the government's commitment to securing a reliable coal supply to meet energy demands.
