Coal supply to power sector averaged at 2.49 mt per day in October

The Coal Ministry said on Monday that coal supply to the power sector averaged at 2.49 million tonnes (mt) per day in October against 2.21 mt per day in September.

The actual coal supply in October (till October 10) is higher than the supply plan of 2.37 mt per day for the month, and supply exceeded the plan on nine out of the 10 days.

Higher rake loading has driven this improvement. Rakes loaded to the power sector averaged 469 rakes per day in October 2026 (October 1–10), against 426 rakes per day in September, an increase of about 10 per cent. Daily rake loading in the current month ranged between 447 and 482 rakes.

The coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have remained stable above 18 mt since September 29, 2026. Stock was 18.932 mt on September 29 and is at 18.205 mt on October 10, the Ministry said.