<p>New Delhi: The country's coal output grew 5.85 per cent to 411.62 million tonnes (MT) in the current fiscal year (up to September 12), over the year-ago period.</p><p>This country's coal production was 388.86 MT during the same period last year.</p><p>"This marks a significant increase... reflecting a commendable growth rate of 5.85 per cent, despite adverse climatic conditions that challenged mining operations," the coal ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>The figures are provisional. The production by state-owned Coal India Ltd rose to 311 MT during the same period, marking a growth of 2.80 per cent compared to 302.53 MT in the corresponding period of the previous year.</p><p>This growth is even more notable given the interruptions in mining activities in CIL subsidiaries due to heavy rains, it said.</p><p>Coal dispatch has also experienced a substantial uplift, reaching 442.24 MT during 2024-25 (up to September 12), compared to 421.29 MT in the same period last year, it said, adding that this reflects a robust growth rate of 4.97 per cent.</p>.<p>Furthermore, the dispatch of coal to power plants has shown a growth of 4.03 per cent, achieving 362.65 MT, underscoring the sector's commitment to meeting the nation's rising energy demands.</p><p>As of Thursday, the coal stock held by coal companies surged to 76.49 MT, showcasing annual growth rate of 49.07 per cent.</p><p>In parallel, the coal stock at domestic coal-based thermal power plants has reached 36.58 MT, representing a growth of 43.68 per cent. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The country's coal output grew 5.85 per cent to 411.62 million tonnes (MT) in the current fiscal year (up to September 12), over the year-ago period.</p><p>This country's coal production was 388.86 MT during the same period last year.</p><p>"This marks a significant increase... reflecting a commendable growth rate of 5.85 per cent, despite adverse climatic conditions that challenged mining operations," the coal ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>The figures are provisional. The production by state-owned Coal India Ltd rose to 311 MT during the same period, marking a growth of 2.80 per cent compared to 302.53 MT in the corresponding period of the previous year.</p><p>This growth is even more notable given the interruptions in mining activities in CIL subsidiaries due to heavy rains, it said.</p><p>Coal dispatch has also experienced a substantial uplift, reaching 442.24 MT during 2024-25 (up to September 12), compared to 421.29 MT in the same period last year, it said, adding that this reflects a robust growth rate of 4.97 per cent.</p>.<p>Furthermore, the dispatch of coal to power plants has shown a growth of 4.03 per cent, achieving 362.65 MT, underscoring the sector's commitment to meeting the nation's rising energy demands.</p><p>As of Thursday, the coal stock held by coal companies surged to 76.49 MT, showcasing annual growth rate of 49.07 per cent.</p><p>In parallel, the coal stock at domestic coal-based thermal power plants has reached 36.58 MT, representing a growth of 43.68 per cent. </p>