India's leading coal producer, Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, achieved its highest-ever total coal supply of 70.3 Million Tonnes (MT) and highest-ever monthly production of 67.2 MT in October 2026.
On the occasion of its 51st Foundation Day on 1st November 2026, Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal marked a series of record-breaking achievements during October 2026. The company's highest-ever total coal supply was 70.3 MT, surpassing the previous record of 69.4 MT set in March 2026 and representing a year-on-year growth of 19%. CIL also registered its highest-ever monthly production of 67.2 MT, surpassing the previous record of 62.47 MT set in October 2024.
In addition, coal supply to the power sector reached a new milestone with 57.1 MT in October 2026, exceeding the previous record of 56.5 MT achieved in May 2024. This increase represents a 1.8% rise compared to the supply in October 2025.
Railway coal evacuation also witnessed a record performance with daily rake loading for the power sector reaching 310 rakes, the highest-ever achieved in any month, surpassing the previous record of 302.8 rakes per day set in March 2025.
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