Coal India Limited (CIL) marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with record operational performance in October. The company recorded its highest-ever monthly coal supply of 70.3 million tonnes (MT) and production of 67.2 MT, registering 19% year-on-year growth in both. Supply to the power sector and railway rake loading also reached new highs during the month.
Coal India Records Highest-Ever Monthly Coal Supply
CIL achieved monthly coal supply of 70.3 MT in October, surpassing its previous record of 69.4 MT set in March 2026. The latest figure represents a 19% increase over the corresponding period last year and reflects higher coal dispatches to meet domestic energy requirements.
Supply to the power sector also reached an all-time monthly high of 57.1 MT. This exceeded the previous record of 56.5 MT, achieved in May 2024, and registered 19% year-on-year growth. The increase highlights CIL’s role in maintaining fuel availability for thermal power plants and supporting electricity generation.
Coal India Achieves Record Production and Railway Loading
On the production front, CIL recorded its highest-ever monthly coal output of 67.2 MT in October. This surpassed the previous record of 62.47 MT, achieved in October 2024, and marked a 19% increase over the same period last year.
The company also set a new record in railway coal evacuation. Daily railway rake loading for the power sector reached 310 rakes per day during October, exceeding the previous high of 302.8 rakes per day recorded in March 2025. The achievement highlights the importance of railway logistics in strengthening coal movement to power plants.
Coal India Targets 815 MT Production in FY 2026–27
Established on 1 November 1975, CIL has expanded its production capacity significantly over five decades. From an annual output of 79 MT in its first year of operations, the company increased production to 768 MT in FY 2025–26.
CIL has set a coal production target of 815 MT for FY 2026–27, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening domestic coal availability. The record operational performance in October marks another milestone in the company’s growth and its contribution to India’s energy security and industrial development.
The October achievements provide a strong start to Coal India’s 51st year. With its focus on higher production, efficient dispatches and improved evacuation, the company continues to play a key role in meeting India’s growing power demand.
