Coal India marks 51st Foundation Day with record production and supply in October 2026
Coal India Limited marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with record monthly production of 67.2 MT and record total supply of 70.3 MT in October 2026; separately, India's coal imports fell 5.83% in August 2026.
Summary
Coal India Limited (CIL), established on 1 November 1975, marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with its best-ever month. In October 2026 it recorded its highest monthly production of 67.2 million tonnes (MT), highest total supply of 70.3 MT and highest power-sector supply of 57.1 MT, each up about 19% year-on-year, along with a record 310 rakes per day for the power sector. CIL produced 79 MT in its first year and 768 MT in FY 2025-26; its FY 2026-27 target is 815 MT. In a separate release the Ministry of Coal said India's total coal imports in August 2026 fell 5.83% to 104.57 MT, and the share of imports in coal consumption dropped from 21.20% to 19.30%.
Key facts
- Company
- Coal India Limited (under Ministry of Coal)
- Established
- 1 November 1975
- Oct 2026 production
- 67.2 MT (record)
- Oct 2026 total supply
- 70.3 MT (record)
- Power-sector supply
- 57.1 MT (record)
- FY 2025-26 production
- 768 MT
- FY 2026-27 target
- 815 MT
- Aug 2026 coal imports
- 104.57 MT, down 5.83%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Coal India Limited marked which Foundation Day on 1 November 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 51st
What is Coal India Limited's coal production target for FY 2026-27?
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Correct answer: C — 815 MT
According to the Ministry of Coal, by how much did India's total coal imports decline in August 2026 compared with August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 5.83%