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Ministry of Coal

Rake Loading to Power Sector Rises to 444 Rakes on 06.09.2026, Marking Steady Day-on-Day Improvement

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According to the Ministry of Coal, rake loading of coal to the power sector showed a continuous upward trend over four days, rising from 370 rakes per day on September 3, 2026, to 444 rakes per day on September 6, 2026. This reflects a net addition of 74 rakes per day or about a 20% improvement, attributed to the efforts of Coal India Limited, its subsidiaries, SCCL, and captive mine operators. Several coal-producing companies registered single-day improvements on September 6, 2026. The Ministry states that critical thermal plants with stocks below 25% of normative requirements are being actively monitored with corrective supply measures in place.

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