Coal stocks at power plants stay above 18 million tonnes
In short
Coal stocks at domestic power plants have stayed above 18 million tonnes since late September. The Ministry of Coal said coal depletion slowed in October, and daily supply has been above plan on most days.
This matters because steadier coal supply helps keep power plants running. The reporting does not say how long the improvement will last.
What the reporting says
Coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have stayed above 18 million tonnes since late September, according to the Ministry of Coal and publisher summaries. Officials said the pace of coal depletion slowed in October versus September, while daily coal supply has exceeded planned levels on most days so far. Better rake loading has improved availability, but the report does not say how long the stock levels will hold.
Why it matters
Domestic coal-based power plants have maintained coal stocks above 18 million tonnes since late September, and the Ministry of Coal reported a slower depletion rate in October compared with September. Daily coal supply has exceeded planned levels on most days, helped by higher rake loading. The immediate effect is better coal availability for power generation, though the report does not give a forward-looking stock forecast.