New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) India's captive and commercial coal mines recorded a sharp increase in produc

New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) India's captive and commercial coal mines recorded a sharp increase in production in October 2026, with output rising 42% year-on-year, reflecting higher contribution from domestic mining operations amid the country's growing energy requirements. Coal production from these mines stood at 22.03 million tonnes (MT) during the month, compared with 15.49 MT in October 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Coal on Monday. Coal dispatches also registered strong growth, increasing 36% to 21.11 MT from 15.48 MT in the year-ago period. The growth momentum was also visible in the first seven months of…