NMDC Makes History: First Indian Miner to Scale the 50 MT Peak

National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has reached a historic milestone by producing over 53 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in FY26, becoming the first company in India’s mining sector to cross the 50 MT annual production mark.

The achievement was supported by a strong performance in March 2026, when NMDC produced 5.35 MT and recorded sales of 5.90 MT—reflecting a year-on-year growth of 51% in production and 40% in sales.

For the full financial year, total production stood at 53.15 MT, marking a 21% increase, while sales rose to 50.23 MT, up 13%. These figures represent the highest volumes recorded by the company to date.

The record output was driven by outstanding performance across NMDC’s key iron ore operations, including the Kirandul and Bacheli mines in Chhattisgarh, as well as the Donimalai mine in Karnataka, all of which achieved their highest-ever production levels.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.