India's coal production jumped by nearly 19% in October compared to the same month in 2022.
India’s coal production jumped by 18.59% to 78.65 million tons in October compared to the same month last year, data from the Indian Ministry of Coal showed on Friday. Between April and October, the first seven months of the Indian fiscal year 2023/2024, Indian coal production also rose, by 13.05% year-on-year to 507 million tons, according to the data. Coal India, the giant producer accounting for 80% of the country’s coal output, saw its production rise by 15.
“The Ministry of Coal remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring continuous coal production and distribution, thereby securing a dependable energy supply that bolsters the nation's ongoing development,” it said. India continues to rely heavily on coal for power generation and industry development. Coal still generates around 70% of the country’s electricity.
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