Coal India's offtake rises 7.6% to 384.2 million tonnes in first half of FY 2026-27
5 October 2026
Coal India Limited's total coal offtake in the first six months of FY 2026-27 reached 384.2 million tonnes (MT), up 27.2 MT or 7.6% from 357.0 MT a year earlier, the Ministry of Coal said.
Second-quarter offtake rose 12.05% to 186.04 MT, and September supplies were 61.20 MT against 54.40 MT in September 2025.
Power-sector despatch in H1 was 302.8 MT against 285.4 MT, nearly 79% of the total.
CIL liquidated 63 MT of pithead coal stocks in the half-year.
H1 FY27 offtake:
384.2 MT
Growth:
7.6%
Power-sector despatch:
302.8 MT
Pithead stock liquidated:
63 MT
Why it matters for exams: Coal production and power-sector supply figures are standard economy and energy-security questions.
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In plain words
MT Million tonne — A unit equal to ten lakh tonnes used for coal figures.
Offtake Coal offtake — The quantity of coal lifted and despatched from mines to consumers.