GENERAL7 Sept 2026
Govt spurs coal rake loading by 20% to strengthen stocks positions at thermal plants
Government ramped up coal rake loading for power plants by about 20% between September 3 and 6. This comes as 53 domestic coal-fired plants were running with less than 25% of normal coal stocks on September 5. The Coal Ministry is closely watching critical plants and has corrective supply measures in place. If you run a business, power supply should steady, but keep an eye on updates.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Coal rake loadings to the power sector rose from 370 rakes a day on September 3 to 444 on September 6, an increase of about 20%.
- As of September 5, 53 domestic coal-fired plants were operating with stocks below 25% of their normative requirement.
- The Coal Ministry is closely monitoring critical plants and has put corrective supply measures in place.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Business owners should keep an eye on power supply updates, especially if your operations depend on thermal electricity, and plan for possible short-term disruptions in affected regions.
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