Coal production 69.75 MT in July 2026; supply adequate
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India produced 69.75 million tonnes of coal in July 2026, up 7.51 per cent from 64.88 MT a year earlier, the Coal Ministry said on 6 August. Despatch rose 18.03 per cent to 86.85 MT. With 34.55 MT at power plants and about 113 MT at pitheads and in transit, total stock of about 148 MT covers some 62 days.
- Released
- 6 Aug 2026, Ministry of Coal
- Production, July 2026
- 69.75 MT (64.88 MT in July 2025), +7.51%
- Despatch
- 86.85 MT (73.58 MT), +18.03%
- Receipt at power plants
- 68.83 MT (60.69 MT), +13.41%
- Stock at plants (4 Aug)
- 34.55 MT
- Total available
- about 148 MT, about 62 days of need
Coal supply in July 2026: what happened?
July is a monsoon month, when mining is harder. So the Ministry’s message is that supply to power plants stayed comfortable anyway, with the help of Indian Railways.
- Despatch was higher than production, so stocks at mines were drawn down to supply plants.
- Receipts at thermal plants rose 13.41%.
- About 113 MT sits at pitheads and in transit.
How to read these numbers?
- Production is coal mined; despatch is coal sent out; receipt is coal reaching power plants.
- Days of stock compare available coal with the power sector’s daily use.
Why does coal supply in July 2026 matter?
- Energy security: Enough coal stock avoids power cuts.
- Logistics: Railways carry coal from mines to plants.
What can Prelims ask on coal supply in July 2026?
- Coal output July 2026: 69.75 MT; despatch 86.85 MT.
- Total stock about 148 MT, about 62 days.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-08-06): coal production in July 2026 was 69.75 MT; supply to power plants adequate.
- Enough coal means steady power through peak demand.
Quotable data pointCoal production in July 2026 was 69.75 MT.
PIB: Coal: supply position July, 6 Aug 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: coal statistics.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
In July 2026, which coal indicator grew the fastest over July 2025?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB (Coal), 6 Aug 2026: despatch +18.03%.
Questions students ask about this
How much coal was produced in July 2026?
69.75 million tonnes, 7.51 per cent more than in July 2025.
How much coal stock is available?
About 148 MT in total: 34.55 MT at thermal plants and about 113 MT at pitheads and in transit.
How many days of need does this cover?
About 62 days of the power sector's coal requirement.
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Official source: PIB: Coal: supply position July, 6 Aug 2026
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