Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from September low
In short
Coal supplies to power plants rose by about 36% from the September low. The report says stock depletion slowed from 0.243 MT a day in September to 0.116 MT in October, and rail loading topped 465 rakes a day.
This points to better coal flow for power plants. The Coal Ministry said critical stock levels are warning signs, not immediate shortage risks.
What the reporting says
Daily coal supplies to the power sector have increased by around 36% from the September low, according to the Coal Ministry’s clarification. The reporting says stock depletion slowed from 0.243 MT per day in September to 0.116 MT in October, while rail loading strengthened to more than 465 rakes daily. The immediate consequence is improved supply flow, though the ministry says critical stock levels are only early-warning signs, not immediate shortage risks.
Why it matters
Daily coal supplies to the power sector have risen about 36% from the September low, with the rate of stock depletion easing from 0.243 MT per day to 0.116 MT per day in October. Rail loading also improved to above 465 rakes daily. The Coal Ministry said critical stock levels are early-warning signs rather than immediate shortage risks, indicating supply conditions have improved but are still being monitored.