Coal India Reports Record July Coal Supplies and Increased Production in 2026
Coal India Limited (CIL) reported record coal supplies of 64.19 million tonnes in July 2026, an 18.38% year-on-year increase, alongside an 8.44% rise in production to 50.36 million tonnes. This marks the highest July supply in any financial year, surpassing the previous record of 60.5 million tonnes in FY25. Despite monsoon challenges, CIL maintained strong operational momentum through inventory optimization. Supplies to the power sector rose 18%, while non-regulated sector dispatches grew 21%. Cumulative coal supplies for April-July FY27 reached a record 262.04 million tonnes, up 6.9% from the previous high.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 1 Aug, 11:05 am. Other outlets followed.