Coal India Sets Record on 51st Anniversary with 70.3 Million Tons of Coal Supplied in October

New Delhi, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : Coal India Limited (CIL) celebrated its 51st anniversary on November 1 by achieving remarkable milestones in coal production and supply. The public sector giant reported its highest monthly coal supply and production figures in October 2026, significantly boosting its contributions to the power sector.

According to an official statement, CIL supplied 70.3 million tons of coal in October, marking the highest monthly supply in the company’s history. This surpassed the previous record of 69.4 million tons set in March 2026, representing a 19 percent increase in coal supply year-on-year.

In terms of supplying coal to the power sector, CIL also set a new benchmark. The company delivered 57.1 million tons of coal to power plants in October, the highest monthly figure to date. This exceeded the previous record of 56.5 million tons achieved in May 2024, also reflecting a 19 percent increase from the previous year.

On the production front, CIL reported a total coal output of 67.2 million tons in October 2026, the highest monthly production ever recorded. This figure surpassed the previous record of 62.47 million tons set in October 2024, again showing a 19 percent increase year-on-year.

The company also achieved a new record in coal evacuation via rail transport. An average of 310 rail rakes were loaded daily for the power sector, the highest monthly level recorded. This surpassed the previous record of 302.8 rakes loaded daily in March 2025.

Established on November 1, 1975, Coal India Limited has played a crucial role in the country’s energy sector over the past five decades. The company recorded an annual production of 79 million tons in its first year, which has now surged to 768 million tons in the fiscal year 2025-26, representing nearly a tenfold increase.

For the fiscal year 2026-27, CIL has set an ambitious target of producing 815 million tons of coal.