According to the Ministry of Coal, Coal India Limited (CIL) marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1st November 2026 by registering record-breaking performance figures during October 2026. The state-owned producer recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production and total coal supply, alongside record dispatches to the power sector.
During October 2026, CIL achieved a total coal supply of 70.3 Million Tonnes (MT), surpassing its previous record of 69.4 MT from March 2026. Coal supply to the power sector reached 57.1 MT, up from the previous record of 56.5 MT in May 2024. Monthly coal production touched 67.2 MT, exceeding the previous record of 62.47 MT from October 2024. All three metrics recorded a year-on-year growth of 19%.
Additionally, railway coal evacuation saw daily rake loading for the power sector reach 310 rakes per day, surpassing the previous high of 302.8 rakes per day in March 2025. CIL stated that its production target for the financial year 2026–27 has been fixed at 815 MT, following an output of 768 MT in FY 2025–26.
What it means
- Coal India achieved a total coal supply of 70.3 Million Tonnes in October 2026, which is its highest-ever monthly supply.
- Monthly coal supply to the power sector reached a record 57.1 Million Tonnes in October 2026.
- Coal production for October 2026 reached 67.2 Million Tonnes, marking the company's highest-ever monthly production.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Coal India Marks 51 Glorious Years with Record-Breaking Performance in October 2026”. Read the original release.
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