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India's Coal Stock Hits Record 210 MT, Enough to Power Nation for 88 Days

The government announced that domestic coal production and supply have outpaced consumption, leading to a record-high stockpile. The total coal stock has reached approximately 210 million tonnes, which is enough to meet about 88 days of the country's consumption needs. A significant portion of this stock, over 156 million tonnes, is held at mines and within the supply chain, with additional reserves at thermal power plants. The Ministry of Coal attributes this to steady production and coordinated logistics, aiming to ensure reliable energy for key sectors and support long-term national development goals.

Key Points: Record 210 MT Coal Stock Ensures 88 Days of Power Supply

  • Record 210 MT coal stock
  • 88 days of consumption buffer
  • 156.58 MT stock at mines & supply chain
  • 14% supply boost to non-regulated sector
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Domestic coal stock hits record 210 MT, enough for 88 days: Govt

India's coal stockpile reaches a record 210 million tonnes, sufficient for 88 days of consumption, ensuring stable energy supply.

"The country's overall coal stock has reached about 210 million tonnes (MT), which is sufficient to meet around 88 days of consumption at the current rate. - Coal Ministry"

New Delhi, March 11

The government on Wednesday said that domestic coal production and supply have continued to outpace consumption this year, resulting in record-high coal stocks across mines and thermal power plants.

According to the Coal Ministry, the country's overall coal stock has reached about 210 million tonnes (MT), which is sufficient to meet around 88 days of consumption at the current rate.

Coal stock at the mines of Coal India Limited (CIL) stood at 106.78 MT on April 1, 2025, which increased to 121.39 MT as of March 9, 2026.

Moreover, around 6 MT of coal is available at the mines of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), while another 15.12 MT is held at captive and commercial mines, according to the government.

Nearly 14 MT of coal is currently in transit, taking the total stock at mines and along the supply chain to a record 156.58 MT, the ministry said.

This stockpile is in addition to the 54.05 MT of coal available at thermal power plants as of March 9, which is sufficient for nearly 24 days of consumption.

The ministry also noted that coal supply to the non-regulated sector has increased by almost 14 per cent compared to the previous year.

Coal production in the country continues at a steady pace, leading to higher stock levels at the mine end while ensuring adequate supply to consumers with logistical support from the railways, the ministry said.

The Ministry of Coal added that it remains focused on maintaining a stable and performance-driven environment through policy support, close monitoring and coordinated engagement with stakeholders.

According to the government, these efforts are aimed at ensuring reliable coal availability, supporting uninterrupted operations across key sectors and meeting the country's growing energy demand, while contributing to the long-term national goal of building a Viksit Bharat 2047.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to hear about the stockpile, but I hope this doesn't slow down the push for renewables. We need to balance this with aggressive solar and wind energy targets. The focus should remain on a sustainable energy mix for Viksit Bharat.
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Rohit P
Record stock is one thing, but is the distribution efficient? Last year, some power plants in the South were still facing issues. The 14 MT in transit number is key – hope the railways can ensure it reaches where it's needed most, before the peak summer demand.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the manufacturing sector, the 14% increase in supply to non-regulated sectors is the real story here. More reliable coal means more stable operations for industries. This should help control inflation if production costs come down.
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Vikram M
While the numbers look impressive, we must ask about the quality of coal and the environmental cost. Mining areas face severe ecological damage. The report talks of policy support – I hope a part of that is for land reclamation and worker safety.
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Karthik V
This is a solid foundation for growth. Uninterrupted power is crucial for everything from hospitals to IT parks. If we can maintain this while ramping up green energy, our development goals look much more achievable. Good step forward!

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