Coal India posts record July supplies at 64.19 MT, production rises 8.44%
New Delhi, August 1
Coal India Ltd recorded its highest-ever coal supply for the month of July, with offtake rising 18.38 per cent year-on-year to 64.19 million tonnes, while coal production increased 8.44 per cent to 50.36 MT, according to the company's press release.
The company said the July supply was the highest ever for the month in any financial year, surpassing the previous record of 60.5 MT achieved in FY25.
"Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a robust operational performance in July FY26-27, registering an 8.44% growth in coal production to 50.36 million tonnes (MT) and an 18.38% increase in coal supplies to 64.19 MT, over the corresponding period last year," the release said.
CIL said the strong performance followed another record month in June, when it supplied 65.95 MT of coal, the highest-ever supply for June.
As a result, cumulative coal supplies during the April-July period of FY27 rose 6.9 per cent year-on-year to a record 262.04 MT, surpassing the previous high of 259.4 MT recorded during the corresponding period of FY25.
Highlighting its operational performance during the monsoon, the company said, "Despite the challenges posed by the rains, the company has recorded healthy growth in coal production." It added that it had "sustained strong momentum in coal supplies through a demand-responsive inventory optimization strategy, enabling it to maintain a comfortable balance between production and supplies."
Coal supplies to the power sector, the company's largest consumer segment, rose 18 per cent to 49.77 MT in July from 42.35 MT a year earlier. Supplies to the non-regulated sector increased 21 per cent to 14.42 MT from 11.89 MT during the same period.
The company also reported a 21.11 per cent increase in overburden removal, a key mining activity, to 120.35 million cubic metres during July. On a cumulative basis, overburden removal during April-July stood at 625.02 million cubic metres, up 2.85 per cent from the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, the release added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The 18.38% rise in supplies is impressive! But I hope this also translates into better environmental practices and faster transition to cleaner energy sources. Balance is key.
As someone working in the power sector, I can tell you this is a big deal. We were worried about coal shortages during peak demand in May-June. This record supply means fewer blackouts during the hot months. Good job CIL!
Interesting to see India's coal production numbers from a global perspective. While the world is pushing for renewables, India's focus on energy security with coal is pragmatic given current needs. Hope the future sees more solar and wind investment though.
Record supplies, but what about the environmental cost? Every year we hear about coal mine fires, land degradation, and air pollution in Jharkhand and Bengal. We need more accountability in mining practices, not just production numbers. 😔
These numbers reflect India's growing energy demand as the economy expands. The fact that they're managing supplies during monsoon is commendable logistics. But I'm curious about what percentage of this is being used for thermal vs industrial purposes.
This is good news for our energy security! With all the global uncertainties, having strong domestic coal supplies is reassuring. Also, the 21% increase in supplies to the non-regulated sector shows healthy industrial growth. 🇮🇳