Photograph of NMDC mine handout. |Photograph courtesy: Association
NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, reported manufacturing of the important thing metal uncooked materials at a file excessive of 53.15 million tonnes in FY26. Gross sales reached 50.23 million tons.
Manufacturing in 2024-2025 elevated by 21% in comparison with 44.07 million tonnes within the earlier yr, and gross sales elevated by 13% from 44.4 million tonnes. Main iron ore mines, Kirandur and Bacheli mines in Chhattisgarh and Donimalai mines in Karnataka, contributed to file manufacturing by registering their finest efficiency ever.
NMDC turned the primary firm within the nation’s mining historical past to exceed 50 tonnes of annual manufacturing. The corporate stated this achievement symbolizes the rising energy and momentum of India’s minerals sector. The corporate’s earlier highest manufacturing in a monetary yr was 45.2 tonnes recorded in 2023-2024.
“Creating 50 million tonnes of manufacturing isn’t just a milestone for NMDC, however a second of satisfaction for us and the Indian mining sector,” stated CMD Amitava Mukherjee.
NMDC CMD Amitava Mukherjee Photograph Credit score: Association
In March 2026, the corporate recorded iron ore manufacturing of 535 tons (355 tons) and gross sales of 590 tons (421 tons).
With home metal demand surging on the again of fast infrastructure development, Mukherjee stated, “NMDC is stronger, greater and future-ready than ever earlier than. 2026 is fueled by a brand new coal mine in Jharkhand, a brand new iron ore mine in Bailadila and this file manufacturing. We’ve set a decisive tempo for FY27.” The corporate opened a global workplace in Dubai throughout the yr ended March 31.
NMDC is rising its manufacturing capability to satisfy the rising demand for metal, particularly rising its iron ore manufacturing capability by greater than 100 tonnes by 2030 by way of new mining initiatives, capability enhancements and infrastructure growth. He stated the corporate is rising its manufacturing capability to satisfy rising metal demand and allow sustainable financial development.
