New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI): Coal production from captive and commercial blocks expanded by approximately 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to touch 22.03 million tonnes during October 2026 of. India’s coal production surged 42% in October 2025 to 22.03 million tonnes, driven by improved mining operations and capacity utilization, boosting domestic supply and reducing reliance on imports.