Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Summary
Coal India Limited (CIL) supplied 322.90 million tonnes (MT) of coal during April–August 2026, 6.70% more than the 302.60 MT supplied a year earlier, the Ministry of Coal said on 5 September 2026. Coal India supplied 60.60 MT in August 2026, up 5.50%, and supplies to the power sector rose 4.5% to 48.46 MT. Daily production rose from about 1.36 MT in the rain-hit first three days of September to about 1.7 MT on 4 September. CIL holds 76 MT of pithead stock and 46 MT of ready-to-mine coal exposure.
Key facts
- Apr–Aug 2026 supply
- 322.90 MT (+6.70% vs 302.60 MT)
- August 2026
- 60.60 MT (+5.50%); power sector 48.46 MT (+4.5%)
- Daily output
- ≈1.36 MT (1–3 Sep) → ≈1.7 MT (4 Sep)
- Pithead stock
- 76 MT; 46 MT ready-to-mine exposure
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much coal did Coal India Limited supply during April–August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 322.90 MT
CIL supplied 322.90 MT, 6.70% more than the 302.60 MT of the same period last year.
As per the Coal Ministry's 5 September 2026 update, how much coal stock did Coal India hold at its pitheads?
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Correct answer: D — 76 MT
CIL holds a 76 MT pithead stock cushion, along with 46 MT of ready-to-mine coal exposure.