New Delhi, March 11 Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, threatening global energy supplies, the government said on Wednesday that it is fully prepared to meet any unprecedented surge in coal demand, with overall coal stocks at approximately 210 million tonnes – sufficient for around 88 days.
This year, coal production and supply have outpaced consumption, leading to record-high stocks at thermal power plants and coal mines.
Supplies to the non-regulated sector are up by nearly 14 per cent compared to the previous year.
Coal stocks at the mines of Coal India Ltd (CIL) stood at 106.78 million tonnes (MT) as of April 1, 2025, rising to 121.39 MT as of March 9 this year.
Furthermore, there are approximately 6.07 MT of coal at the mines of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), another 15.12 MT at captive and commercial mines, and about 14 MT in transit, totaling 156.58 MT, the highest ever.
This stock is in addition to the coal that is already available at power plants, which is approximately 54.05 MT as of March 9, 2026, sufficient for nearly 24 days at the present rate of consumption.
"The overall coal stock available in the country is approximately 210 MT, which would be sufficient for approximately 88 days," the coal ministry said in a statement.
Coal production in the country continues at the same pace, building stocks at the mine end, to maintain adequate supply to consumers as per their requirements, with the support of railways.
The coal ministry remains focused on creating a stable and performance-driven environment through continued policy facilitation, close performance monitoring, and coordinated engagement with stakeholders, with the aim to ensure reliable coal availability, support uninterrupted operations across key sectors, and meet the country's growing energy needs.