On its 51st Foundation Day, Coal India breaks all production and supply records

Coal India Limited (CIL), the country's leading coal producing company under the Ministry of Coal, celebrated its 51st Foundation Day on November 1, 2026. On this occasion, the company has written its own history by achieving several record-breaking milestones in the month of October 2026. The company has recorded its highest-ever monthly coal production and total coal supply, while also succeeding in providing the highest-ever monthly coal supply to the power sector.

According to a PIB Delhi report, CIL supplied a total of 70.3 million tonnes (MT) of coal in October 2026, which is the highest-ever supply for any month in the company's history. With this, the company has also surpassed its previous record of 69.4 MT set in March 2026. Compared to the same period last year, this supply has seen an increase of 19%.

CIL has also established a new milestone in coal supply to the power sector. The company supplied 57.1 MT of coal to the power sector, which is the highest-ever monthly supply. The previous record was 56.5 MT recorded in May 2024. This supply made to the power sector registered a 19% increase compared to the previous year.

The company has also achieved a major milestone in the field of production. During the month of October, 67.2 MT of coal was produced, which is the highest-ever monthly production. This figure is higher than the previous record of 62.47 MT recorded in October 2024, representing a 19% increase compared to the previous year.

A record-breaking performance was also witnessed in the field of coal evacuation through railways. The daily rake loading for the power sector reached 310 rakes, which is the highest-ever achievement for any month. This achievement also broke the previous record of 302.8 rakes per day achieved in March 2025.

These achievements become even more significant as Coal India completes 51 years and enters its 52nd year of service to the nation. Established on November 1, 1975, Coal India has witnessed numerous transformations over the past five decades and has overcome multiple challenges with unity and firm resolve. The company produced an annual 79 MT of coal in the first year of its operation, which through continuous growth increased to 768 MT in the financial year 2025-26, representing an increase of nearly 10 times over the last five decades. The company has set a production target of 815 MT for the financial year 2026-27.

This stellar performance by the company during October 2026 is a result of Coal India's continuous focus on increasing production, strengthening coal evacuation, and ensuring adequate and reliable coal supply to meet the country's growing energy needs. As Coal India enters its 52nd year, the company remains committed to carrying forward its legacy of growth and transformation and contributing to India's energy security and national development.