NMDC clocks record output of 50 mt in 2025-26

The organisation registered a production of 44 mt in 2024-25

NMDC Ltd, a Central public sector enterprise, has clocked a record output of 50 million tonne of iron ore in a single financial year in 2025-26. It expects to add an additional 2-3 million tonne , factoring in the production in the remainder of the year.

The 48-year-old organisation, which registered a modest production of 10 mt in 1978, registered a production of 44 mt in 2024-25.

“The production has increased by nearly two-thirds since 2015, rising from about 30 mt to 50 mt, with nearly one-fifth of the current capacity added in the last four years alone, the fastest expansion phase in the company’s history.

“As India advances towards its target of expanding steelmaking capacity to 300 million tonne by 2030, ensuring a stable and reliable domestic supply of iron ore has become a strategic priority,” Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director, NMDC Ltd, said.

“What once took decades to build, we have accelerated in just a few years through sharper execution, responsible mining practices, and a clear commitment to national priorities,” he added.

Published on March 14, 2026