This report was previously published by BP.
Figures only include commercial solid fuels, as well as coal produced for Coal-to-Liquids and Coal-to-Gas transformations.
This statistic was compiled using several releases of the publication.
India's coal production amounted to exajoules in 2024, up nearly ****percent from the previous year. This also represented the highest figure reported in South Asia since 1998. During the period in consideration, figures more than doubled, increasing over ***±ð³æ²¹Âá´Ç³Ü±ô±ð²õ.Ìý
Coal in India’s energy sector
In 2024, India witnessed a remarkable surge in coal production. This substantial growth aligns with the country's reliance on coal to meet approximately ** percent of its primary energy demand in 2024. The coal production growth rate of nearly percent in 2024 underscores the enduring importance of coal in India's energy landscape, a trend expected to persist in the coming year.Â
Coal India Limited
Coal India Limited is a central sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The company reported a revenue of around billion Indian rupees in 2024, highlighting the integral role of coal in India's energy sector and its significant economic impact.
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