State-run NMDC recorded its best-ever monthly iron ore production in January 2025, reaching 5.10 million tonnes, with sales totaling 4.48 million tonnes. This robust performance strengthens the company’s growth trajectory for the year. As NMDC aims for record-breaking volumes in the next fiscal year, its cumulative production and sales up to January 2025 stood at 35.87 million tonnes and 36.22 million tonnes, respectively.
The company’s January output reflects a 12.33% increase compared to the same month last year, making it the highest-ever production for January since the company’s inception. This strong start underscores NMDC’s dedication to fulfilling the rising demand for minerals, supporting the country’s industrial expansion, and advancing India’s self-reliance in resource production.
Speaking on the achievement, Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Additional Charge), stated, “NMDC’s production and dispatch figures for January are the highest on record, setting the pace for achieving our targets for FY25.”
He also commented on the recent Union Budget, highlighting that its focus on public-private partnerships will help NMDC accelerate its journey towards a 100 million tonne production capacity under its Vision 2030. As the nation’s largest iron ore producer, holding a one-sixth share in the domestic market, NMDC is poised to benefit from policy-driven reforms that drive growth and contribute to an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Looking ahead, NMDC continues its expansion strategy, including exploration of essential minerals such as lithium and cobalt to support India’s green energy transition. Further reinforcing its long-term vision, the company recently conducted a stakeholders’ meeting, unveiling an ambitious capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan of approximately ₹70,000 crore over the next five years. This investment will fuel new projects, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic growth initiatives.
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a leading public sector enterprise in India, plays a crucial role in the country’s iron ore production. With a strong presence in the mining sector, NMDC is focused on expanding its output, modernizing infrastructure, and exploring critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to support India’s transition to green energy. The company has ambitious growth plans under its Vision 2030, aiming to achieve a production capacity of 100 million tonnes. Backed by strategic investments and government support, NMDC continues to be a key driver of India’s mineral self-sufficiency and industrial progress.
