Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal-producing company, has marked its 51st anniversary with an impressive performance in October 2026, registering significant growth in coal production, offtake and dispatch operations. The milestone reflects the company’s continued contribution towards strengthening India’s energy security and meeting the growing coal requirements of the power and industrial sectors.
The record-breaking performance during October highlights the collective efforts of Coal India’s subsidiaries, employees and other stakeholders in ensuring efficient mining operations, improved productivity and uninterrupted coal supplies.
Over the years, Coal India has played a crucial role in supporting the country’s energy infrastructure by supplying coal to thermal power plants, steel, cement and other core industries. Its operational achievements have also contributed to reducing dependence on imported coal and strengthening domestic energy availability.
As the company enters its 52nd year of operations, its focus remains on enhancing production capacity, improving operational efficiency, adopting modern mining technologies and promoting sustainable mining practices. The October 2026 performance adds another milestone to Coal India’s journey, reaffirming its role in supporting India’s growing energy needs and national development.
During October 2026, Coal India achieved several historic operational milestones. The company recorded its highest-ever monthly coal supply of 70.3 million tonnes (MT), registering a 19% year-on-year growth over 59.2 MT in October 2025. Its coal supply to the power sector also reached an all-time high of 57.1 MT, marking a 19% increase over the corresponding period last year.
Coal production touched a record 67.2 MT during the month, surpassing the previous October record of 62.47 MT achieved in 2024. This represented a growth of 19% year-on-year. Another significant achievement was recorded in railway coal evacuation, with daily rake loading for the power sector reaching an average of 310 rakes, the highest-ever monthly performance in the company’s history.
As Coal India enters its 52nd year, it remains focused on enhancing production, strengthening coal evacuation infrastructure and ensuring reliable coal supplies to meet India’s growing energy requirements.
The record-breaking October performance reinforces Coal India’s contribution to national energy security and its continuing role in powering India’s economic growth.