Reaching 50 million tonnes is a big achievement. This is our strong progress towards NMDC 2.0. What used to take decades to build, we have built it >> Amitav Mukherjee, CMD - NMDC

50 मिलियन टन तक पहुंचना  बड़ी उपलब्धि है यह NMDC 2.0 की हमारी मज़बूत तरक्की  है जिसे बनाने में कई  दशकों लग जाते थे, हमने उसे बना लिया है >> अमिताव मुखर्जी ,  C M  D - NMDC

**** NMDC Scripts History as India’s First Mining Company to Reach 50 Million of Iron Ore Production  ***

Hyderabad, 13th March 2026  /// : NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has scripted history by becoming the first miningcompany in the country to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year,a significant milestone that comes days ahead of the close of FY 2025–26.

Established in 1958 to develop India’s iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in1978. Over the decades, output has expanded fivefold to reach a historic 50 MT in FY 2025–26,reflecting the company’s steady transformation into the backbone of India’s iron ore supplychain.

NMDC’s rise to the 50-million-tonne mark also underscores a sharp acceleration in growth inrecent years. 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 showingthe fastest expansion phase in the company’s history.

As India advances towards its target of expanding steelmaking capacity to 300 million tonnes by 2030, ensuring a stable and reliable domestic supply of iron ore has become a strategic priority. Commenting on the achievement, Shri Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman and Managing Director, NMDC Limited, said: “Reaching 50 million tonnes is a notable achievement and reflects thestrong progress we have made under NMDC 2.0. What once took decades to build, we haveaccelerated in just a few years through sharper execution, responsible mining practices, and aclear commitment to national priorities. Being India’s largest iron ore producer comes with ahuge responsibility, and this milestone reflects not just the strength of our operations but also thetrust placed in us to support the nation’s steel ecosystem.”

With highly mechanised operations across the mineral-rich regions of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, NMDC remains central to ensuring the country’s iron ore security. The company continues to focus on operational excellence, technological advancement, and responsible mining practices, as it looks ahead to the next phase of growth.