State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported a decline in coal production and off-take for October 2025, reflecting a temporary slowdown in industrial demand and logistical challenges due to seasonal disruptions.
According to provisional data released by the company, coal production fell to 58.3 million tonnes in October, compared to 61.1 million tonnes in the same month last year — marking a drop of around 4.6% year-on-year. Similarly, off-take declined to 59.7 million tonnes, down from 62.4 million tonnes recorded in October 2024.
Officials attributed the fall to reduced power sector demand, unseasonal rains affecting mine operations, and transportation bottlenecks in key mining regions. However, they emphasized that the company remains on track to meet its annual production target of 850 million tonnes for FY2025-26.
“Production and dispatches were affected temporarily due to weather-related issues and maintenance shutdowns at several mines. We expect output to rebound in November as operations normalize,” a senior CIL official said.
Despite the monthly dip, Coal India’s cumulative production for the fiscal year so far remains marginally higher than the previous year, driven by strong performance in the first half of the year.
Analysts believe the October slowdown is a seasonal fluctuation and not indicative of a long-term trend, especially as power demand is expected to rise during the upcoming winter months.
Coal India continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring India’s energy security, supplying over 80% of the nation’s coal needs, particularly to thermal power plants.