India’s total coal production has increased by 11.66 per cent to 75.87 million tonnes (mt) during November 2022 as compared to 67.94 mt in November 2021.
Coal India Limited (CIL) has registered a growth of 12.82 per cent, whereas Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and captive mines /others registered a growth of 7.84 per cent and 6.87 per cent, respectively. Of the top 37 mines in coal production as many as 24 mines produced more than 100 per cent and production of five mines stood between 80 and 100 per cent. The power utilities despatch has increased by 3.55 per cent to 62.34 mt during November 2022 as compared to 60.20 mt in the year-ago period.