National Energy Update: Record Coal Stocks & Supply Stability

Official Update | March 11, 2026

India Achieves Record Coal Stocks: National Energy Security Update

A comprehensive report from the Ministry of Coal on production, supply, and future readiness.

The Ministry of Coal has announced that India is fully prepared for any unprecedented surge in energy demand. For the 2025-26 financial year, domestic coal production and supply levels have consistently outpaced national consumption.

Total National Coal Stock

~210 MT Adequate for approx. 88 days

Thermal Power Plant Stock

54.05 MT Adequate for approx. 24 days

Key Highlights of Production & Supply

• Growth in Pithead Stocks: Coal India Limited (CIL) stocks rose from 106.78 MT in April 2025 to 121.39 MT as of March 9, 2026.
• Diversified Reserves: Current holdings include 6.07 MT at SCCL mines, 15.12 MT at captive/commercial mines, and 14 MT in transit.
• Non-Regulated Sector Support: Supply to the Non-Regulated Sector has seen a significant year-on-year increase of nearly 14%.
• Record Totaling: Combined stocks at mines and in transit have reached a first-time high of 156.58 MT.

The Ministry remains focused on creating a performance-driven environment to ensure uninterrupted operations across key sectors, supporting the long-term national goal of "Viksit Bharat 2047".

Ensuring Continuous Availability

Supported by the Indian Railways, coal production continues at a steady pace to build mine-end stocks and meet all consumer requirements. The Ministry continues to facilitate stable operations through close performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

For more detailed statistics and the complete official announcement, visit the official PIB link below:

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