India’s coal production increased by 2.6% from January to February 2019 compared with the same period last year.

According to data released by the Indian Ministry of Coal and Indian Coal Corporation, India’s coal output in January-February 2019 was about 133 million tons, an increase of 34.26 million tons, or 2.6% over the same period last year. Among them, the output of Indian Coal Company (CIL) was 153 million tons, an increase of 3.6% year on year; the output of Singh Coal Mine Company (SCCL) was 12.3 million tons, a decrease of 3.1% year on year; and the output of Lignite Company (NLC) was 54.66 million tons, a decrease of 3.9% year on year.