Sanctoria, June 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India’s longest–serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office, marking a period defined by sustained economic expansion, infrastructure build-out and policy-led transformation across sectors.
The tenure has coincided with India’s emergence as a key global growth driver, underpinned by reforms in financial inclusion, digital public infrastructure, manufacturing and welfare delivery. Core sectors, particularly energy and mining, have played a critical role in sustaining this trajectory by ensuring supply-side stability.
Eastern Coalfields Limited , a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has recorded significant operational and institutional achievements during FY 2025–26, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s energy security, industrial growth and sustainable economic development.
Demonstrating strong operational performance, ECL achieved its highest-ever coal production of 52.085 million tonnes during the financial year. The milestone reflects the company’s sustained efforts to meet the growing coal demand from the power and industrial sectors, thereby contributing to the nation’s energy requirements.
ECL also registered an impressive performance in overburden removal, recording 193.843 million cubic metres, which represents 122.69% of the annual target. This achievement underscores the company’s focus on operational efficiency and mine development.
In line with its growth strategy, ECL recorded a capital expenditure of INR 1,368.34 crore, surpassing its annual capex target. The investment is expected to strengthen mining infrastructure, enhance productivity and facilitate future capacity expansion.
Further bolstering its logistics infrastructure, ECL commissioned the Dalmia Railway Siding, with an annual handling capacity of 6 million tonnes per year . The new facility is expected to significantly improve coal evacuation efficiency and streamline supply chain operations.
The company also achieved notable success in procurement and resource optimization. Contracts worth INR 12,274 crore were awarded through the Government e-Marketplace platform, reflecting ECL’s commitment to transparency, efficiency and digital governance. Additionally, ECL recorded its highest-ever scrap sales of ₹61.84 crore, demonstrating effective asset utilization and resource management.
Supporting the Government of India’s vision of self-reliance, ECL further strengthened domestic procurement under the “Make in India” initiative, promoting indigenous manufacturing and contributing to national economic growth.
Commenting on the achievements, ECL stated that the company’s performance during FY 2025–26 reflects its continued alignment with national priorities and its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, infrastructure development, resource optimization and sustainable growth.
As India continues its journey towards becoming a developed economy, ECL remains dedicated to ensuring reliable energy availability while creating long-term value for stakeholders and contributing to the nation’s progress.