Coal India Plans to Maintain Affordable Power Amid West Asia Crisis and Rising Demand

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) aims to ensure power supply at a just price amid the escalating West Asia crisis affecting global shipping and coal imports. CIL, responsible for 80% of domestic coal production and 55% of power generation, maintains substantial coal stockpiles totaling over 175 million tonnes. The company plans to increase coal dispatches and targets 875 million tonnes production in 2025-26 to meet rising demand despite recent slight production dips.