Hyderabad: NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, has achieved a historic milestone by producing over 53 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in FY26, becoming the first mining company in the country to cross the 50 MT annual production mark. The achievement underscores the grow-ing strength of India’s mineral sector and NMDC’s pivotal role in supporting the steel industry.
The company recorded production of 53.15 MT during the financial year, marking a robust 21 per cent growth over the previous year. Sales stood at 50.23 MT, registering a 13 per cent in-crease and the highest ever volumes since inception. In March 2026 alone, NMDC produced 5.35 MT and sold 5.90 MT of iron ore, reflecting a sharp rise of 51 per cent and 40 per cent, respec-tively, compared to the same period last year. The record performance was driven by strong output from NMDC’s key mining complexes — Kirandul and Bacheli in Chhattisgarh, and Donimalai in Karnataka — all of which posted their best-ever production figures.
FY26 also marked a phase of expansion and diversification for the state-owned miner. It inaugurated an international office in Dubai, operationalised its first coal mine in Jharkhand, and commissioned Deposit 4 at Bailadila in Chhattisgarh, enhancing its production capacity and resource base.
Chairman and Managing Director Amitava Mukherjee said crossing the 50 MT mark is a moment of pride for both NMDC and the country’s mining sector. He noted that with rising steel demand driven by infrastructure growth, the company is well-positioned to scale further. Entering FY27 with strong momentum, NMDC has outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, focusing on expansion and efficient resource development. MPOST