GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Nearly 40% of coal power plants running critically low on fuel: Govt data
Coal stocks at 74 power plants have fallen below three days of running, up from about 60 last week, as peak power demand stays between 230 and 250 gigawatts. This affects factories and homes facing possible supply strain. Crisil calls it a temporary logistics problem, not a supply shortage, and coal and railway ministries are pushing more fuel. If your business is power-heavy, plan backup power now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- As of September 19, 74 coal-fired power plants held critically low fuel stocks, up from about 60 plants a week earlier.
- Peak power demand has hovered between 230 and 250 gigawatts in the past week, after touching an all-time high of 270.70 gigawatts in May.
- Crisil analysts said the dip in plant stocks is a temporary logistical issue rather than a structural supply constraint, and coal imports by Indian power producers rose to a 15-month high in August.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends heavily on grid power, check that your backup or diesel generation is ready and watch for any local supply notices. No shortage has been declared, so treat this as a precaution rather than a certainty.
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