NMDC's crossing 50 MT production is a matter of pride for us and for India's mining sector >>> Amitabh Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC
NMDC Scripts history with its highest ever 53 MT production output Responsible Miner powers India’s steel backbone and advances toward its 100+MT target
Hyderabad 1st April 2026, /////- NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer and Responsible Miner, has achieved a historic landmark with the production of 53 MT of iron ore in FY26, becoming the firstcompany in India’s mining history to surpass the 50 MT annual production mark. The achievement goesbeyond a numerical feat, symbolising the growing strength and momentum of India’s mineral sector, with
NMDC continuing to contribute a significant share to the nation’s iron ore supply and powering thebackbone of its steel industry.
The company produced 5.35 MT and sold 5.90 MT of iron ore in the month of March 2026, with anexceptional growth of 51% and 40% respectively over CPLY. The total production output reached 53.15
MT with a marvelous growth of 21% and sales reached 50.23 MT, with a 13% jump, marking its best ever volumes since inception. The record output is driven by robust performancefrom NMDC’s majoiron ore mines - Kirandul and Bacheli in Chhattisgarh and Donimalai in Karnataka, recording their bes ever performance in company history. FY26 has also been a defining year of expansion and transformation for NMDC, with the inauguration of
international office in Dubai, the successful operationalisation of first coal mine in Jharkhand and thecommissioning of Deposit 4 at Bailadila in Chhattisgarh, further strengthening its production capabilitiesand diversification strategy. NMDC has entered FY27 with strong momentum and a focused growth outlook.
On the occasion, Shri Amitava Mukherjee CMD, NMDC said, “Crossing 50 million tonnes is not just aproduction milestone for NMDC, it is a moment of pride for us and India’s mining sector. As India’s steeldemand surges with rapid infrastructure growth, NMDC stands ready - stronger, larger and more future-focused than ever. 2026 has set our spirits high, with a new coal mine in Jharkhand, a new iron ore minein Bailadila and this record output. With this strong momentum, we have set a decisive pace for FY27 andwith our expansion plans backed by optimised resource development initiatives, we are confidentlyprogressing towards our larger vision of powering Viksit Bharat.”
NMDC’s high-grade iron ore continues to power the operations of some of India’s leading steelproducers, playing a critical role in enabling the nation's infrastructure development, manufacturinggrowth, and expanding steel demand. As India moves steadily towards its $5 trillion economy goal and
strengthens its global leadership, demand and consumption of iron ore is expected to surge. NMDC isstrategically augmenting its capacities to meet this rising demand and enable sustained economic growth.
Building on this historic milestone, the company is accelerating its expansion roadmap with an ambitiousvision of achieving over 100+ MT of iron ore production capacity by 2030 through new mining projects,capacity enhancements and infrastructure development. Closely aligned with the national vision of ViksitBharat 2047, NMDC is positioning itself as a key enabler of India’s long-term economic growth,committed to ensuring raw material security and driving sustainable progress for the nation.
