Coal India Records All-Time High Coal Supplies in Oct'26

Coal India Limited (CIL) achieved record-breaking operational performance in October FY 2026-27, marking the highest-ever monthly coal supplies and supplies to the power sector. Total coal supplies reached 70.3 MT, a 19% increase from the previous year, surpassing the March 2026 record. Supplies to the power sector also hit a historic high of 57.1 MT, up 19% year-on-year. Railway coal evacuation saw its highest monthly average rake loading at 310 rakes per day. Coal production also set an October record at 67.2 MT, a 19% increase from the prior year. These achievements are significant given operational challenges and rising power demand.