# India coal output jumps 42% in Oct

> India's coal production surged 42% to 22.03 MT in October 2025, boosting domestic supply and cutting import reliance.
- Title: India coal output jumps 42% in Oct · Financialexpress
- Summary: India's coal production surged 42% to 22.03 MT in October 2025, boosting domestic supply and cutting import reliance. India's captive coal output rose 42%…
- Keywords: india, coal, captive coal output, coal dispatches, ministry of coal, energy, business, money, news, output, jumps, Oct
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy-captive-coal-output-surges-42-in-oct-to-22-mt-as-dispatches-jump-36-4375550
- Author: Saurav Anand
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:27:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, coal, captive coal output, coal dispatches, ministry of coal, energy, business, money, news
## October coal output
India’s coal production surged 42% year-on-year to 22.03 million tonnes in October 2025.
## Dispatches jump 36%
Coal dispatches rose 36% to 21.11 million tonnes from 15.48 million tonnes in October 2025.
## Cumulative production up
Cumulative production from April to October FY27 reached 117.23 million tonnes, up 11.3% from the previous year.
## Lohari mine opens
Lohari coal mine in Jharkhand secured Mine Opening Permission after years of waiting.
## Government aims to reduce imports
The government seeks to strengthen domestic coal supply and reduce reliance on imported coal for energy needs.
## Key takeaway

India's captive coal output rose 42% year-on-year to 22.03 million tonnes in October 2025, reducing import dependence.