Coal despatch to power plants rises by around 36% from the September low, says the Ministry of Coal
9 October 2026
The Ministry of Coal has said that daily supplies of coal to the power sector have risen by around 36% from the September low.
October is averaging about 9% higher than September in despatch to the power sector.
Rail loading is averaging over 465 rakes per day in October, and the target of 470 rakes was met on three consecutive days.
The depletion of coal stock at power plants slowed from 0.243 MT/day in September to 0.116 MT/day in October.
The drawdown of stock has therefore fallen by more than half.
The Ministry notes that rebuilding of coal stock at the plants has not yet started.
In plain words
Rake Railway rake — A full train load of wagons used to move bulk cargo such as coal.
MT Million tonnes — The unit in which bulk coal volumes are reported.