CIL Production, Power Sector Supplies Pick Up Sharply as Rains Recede

According to the Ministry of Coal, Coal India Limited (CIL) has recorded a sharp increase in coal production and power sector supplies following the recession of rainfall across its mining regions. CIL’s average daily coal production rose by 35% from 1.36 Million Tonnes (MT) during the first three days of September 2026 to 1.83 MT on September 6, 2026, driven by subsidiaries such as NCL and SECL. Consequently, average daily despatches to the power sector increased by 24% from 1.37 MT to 1.7 MT over the same period. Additionally, average daily Overburden Removal doubled to 5.1 Million Cubic Metres, indicating enhanced future production readiness as dry working benches and dewatered mines resume operations.