Responsible Miner powers India’s steel backbone and advances toward its 100+MT target 1st April 2026, Hyderabad - 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 first company in India’s mining history to surpass the 50 MT annual production mark. The achievement goes beyond 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 the backbone 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 an exceptional 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 performance from NMDC’s major iron ore mines - Kirandul and Bacheli in Chhattisgarh and Donimalai in Karnataka, recording their best 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 the commissioning of Deposit 4 at Bailadila in Chhattisgarh, further strengthening its production capabilities and diversification strategy. NMDC has entered FY27 with strong momentum and a focused growth outlook.

 

On the occasion, Amitava Mukherjee CMD, NMDC said, “Crossing 50 million tonnes is not just a production milestone for NMDC, it is a moment of pride for us and India’s mining sector. As India’s steel demand 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 mine in Bailadila and this record output. With this strong momentum, we have set a decisive pace for FY27 and with our expansion plans backed by optimised resource development initiatives, we are confidently progressing towards our larger vision of powering Viksit Bharat.”