Coal Stocks at Power Plants Remain Above 18 MT as Supplies Improves in October 2026

Coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants remained above 18 million tonnes (MT) in early October 2026, with supplies keeping pace more closely with daily consumption. Stocks stood at 18.205 MT on October 10, 2026, down from 18.932 MT on September 29, 2026. 

The Ministry of Coal reported a marked slowdown in stock depletion compared with September, alongside higher coal transportation to power plants. 

Stock Depletion Slows in October 2026 

Coal stocks fell by around 7.28 MT during September 2026, an average decline of 0.24 MT per day. In the first ten days of October 2026, the total reduction was limited to 0.56 MT, bringing the average daily decline to about 0.06 MT. 

Stocks also recorded increases on October 2, 2026, and October 10, 2026, rising by 0.024 MT and 0.017 MT, respectively. 

Daily Coal Supplies Rise to 2.49 MT 

Average daily coal supply to the power sector increased to 2.49 MT during October 1-10, compared with 2.21 MT in September. 

The average number of rakes supplied each day also rose to 469 from 426, an increase of around 10%. Daily supplies exceeded the planned level of 2.37 MT on nine of the first ten days of October. 

Low-Stock Plants Remain Under Monitoring 

The Ministry of Coal said supplies to power plants with critically low stocks are being monitored closely. Coal is also being redirected to vulnerable stations according to their requirements to support uninterrupted power generation. 

The Ministry is coordinating with Coal India Limited, SCCL, Indian Railways and power utilities to maintain coal movement and availability at thermal power plants. 

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Conclusion 

Coal stocks stood at 18.205 MT on October 10, while higher rake loading and daily supplies helped slow the pace of depletion. The Ministry continues to coordinate with coal producers, railways and power utilities to maintain adequate stocks at power plants. 

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