India's First Mining Firm to Produce Five Crore Tons of Iron Ore in a Year: NMDC

NMDC's Chairman and Managing Director, Amitav Mukherjee, pointed out that a stable supply of iron ore is a strategic priority as the nation works toward increasing steel production capacity to 30 crore tons by 2030. File Photo.

India’s First Mining Firm to Produce Five Crore Tons of Iron Ore in a Year: NMDC

India’s NMDC has made history by producing five crore tons of iron ore in a single financial year, becoming the first mining company in the country to reach this level. The achievement was recorded before the end of the financial year 2025-26 and underscores NMDC’s growing role in the domestic steel industry.

The company’s operations in Karnataka and Chhattisgarh continue to supply iron ore consistently to steel producers, strengthening India’s self-reliance in critical raw materials. NMDC’s Chairman and Managing Director, Amitav Mukherjee, pointed out that a stable supply of iron ore is a strategic priority as the nation works toward increasing steel production capacity to 30 crore tons by 2030.

Reaching five crore tons in a single year reflects both the scale of NMDC’s mining operations and the efficiency of its production processes. Analysts say such milestones are crucial to supporting India’s long-term industrial growth and infrastructure development plans, reducing reliance on imports, and ensuring raw material security for steel manufacturing.

As the country moves toward ambitious steel production targets, NMDC’s record achievement demonstrates the impact of strong domestic mining capabilities. The company has committed to continuing its supply efforts, reinforcing its position as a backbone of India’s steel supply chain and a key contributor to the nation’s industrial ambitions.