BCCL coal loading targets have been increased at key sidings as the company focuses on higher production, productivity, machine utilisation and coal dispatch. Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) CMD Manoj Kumar Agarwal reviewed mining and coal dispatch operations in the Barora and Block-II Areas on September 11, 2026. He directed officials to increase rake loading […]
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is targeting 81 million tonnes (MT) of coal production by 2034–35. The company is building its growth plan around higher productivity, mine-specific strategies, technology adoption and tighter cost control. ECL CMD Shri Satish Jha outlined the roadmap and the company’s recent performance at a press meet at its headquarters in Sanctoria, […]
21 CuM Electric Shovel Commissioned at Gevra South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has commissioned India’s first 21 CuM Electric Shovel at its Gevra mega project. The 21 cubic metre (CuM) electro-hydraulic face shovel is expected to boost coal production and improve mining efficiency. SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Shri Harish Duhan inaugurated the advanced machine. Director […]
India’s core sector growth rose 5.4% in July 2026, supported by higher production of coal, refinery products, cement, electricity and iron ore. The nine key infrastructure sectors had recorded 3.2% growth in July 2025. Growth stood at 6% in June 2026. New Base Year and Expanded Core Sector Index The government began releasing the data […]
