STARTUP LEGAL6 Sept 2026
CIL offers additional coal to power plants as stocks decline: Here's what led to critically low levels | Company Business News
Coal India is letting power plants buy extra coal beyond their yearly contracts because stocks have dropped sharply. Prolonged rain disrupted mining and transport, leaving many plants with critically low fuel. As weather improves, production and supply are expected to pick up. Supplies so far this year are still higher than last year.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Coal India will allow power plants with fuel supply agreements to procure additional coal beyond their annual contracted quantities.
- At least 57 power plants reported critically low coal stocks, with combined stock at 27.1 million tonnes, about 47% of the recommended level.
- Coal India's supplies from April to August rose 6.7% year-on-year to 322.9 million tonnes despite the rains.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a power-dependent business, watch coal stock news and plan for possible supply tightness until mining fully recovers.
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