Coal India's October supply hits record 70.3 MT, rises 19%

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded its highest-ever monthly coal supply of 70.3 million tonnes (MT) in October 2026, registering a 19 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year, the Ministry of Coal said on Sunday.

The company's October performance surpassed its previous monthly supply record of 69.4 MT, achieved in March 2026. The milestone coincided with Coal India's 51st Foundation Day on November 1.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵

Coal supplies to the power sector reached 57.1 MT in October, the highest monthly volume recorded by the company. This represented a 19 per cent increase from 48 MT supplied during October 2025 and exceeded the previous record of 56.5 MT achieved in May 2024.

The ministry said the improved supply reflected the company's efforts to ensure adequate fuel availability for thermal power plants amid growing electricity requirements.

Coal production also increased by approximately 19 per cent year-on-year to 67.2 MT, compared with 56.4 MT in October 2025. This was the company's highest production for any October, surpassing the previous record of 62.47 MT recorded in October 2024.

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱

Coal India also registered a record in railway transportation, with average daily rake loading for the power sector reaching 310 rakes during October. The previous highest monthly average was 302.8 rakes per day, recorded in March 2025.

The company said the improvement in railway evacuation had helped accelerate coal deliveries to power plants and strengthen the domestic fuel supply chain.

Its subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields Limited also crossed the 20 MT monthly coal supply mark for the first time, contributing significantly to the overall record.

𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝟴𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗧 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗬𝟮𝟳

Established on November 1, 1975, Coal India has expanded its annual production from 79 MT in its first year to 768 MT during 2025-26.

The company has set a production target of 815 MT for the current financial year, 2026-27.

According to provisional figures, Coal India's cumulative production during April-October 2026 stood at 388.2 MT, an increase of 0.7 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Total coal offtake during the seven-month period rose 9.2 per cent to 454.6 MT.

The ministry said the October performance demonstrated Coal India's focus on increasing domestic production, improving transportation efficiency and ensuring reliable coal supplies to support the country's energy security.