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Coal Supply to Power Plants Increases in October

Coal supply to power plants in India has improved significantly in October 2026, with daily supplies increasing by approximately 36% from September's low. The Ministry of Coal clarified that the "critical stock" designation for some plants serves as an early warning system and does not indicate an immediate risk of coal shortages or shutdowns. Additionally, rail loading has strengthened, averaging over 465 rakes per day, with a target of 470 rakes achieved on multiple days. Overall, the rate of coal stock depletion has slowed considerably, dropping from 0.243 million tons per day in September to 0.116 million tons per day in October.

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