Date: 02.07.2026
Operational Performance Summary
Coal India Limited reported increased coal supplies across all segments for June FY27 and Q1 FY27, driven by rising electricity demand during peak summer season.
Power Sector Supplies
- June FY26-27: Supplies to power plants reached 51.44 million tonnes (MTs), representing 5.9% growth compared to 48.57 MTs supplied in June of the previous year
- Q1 FY26-27: Power sector supplies totaled 154.75 MTs, an increase of 1.8% over 151.93 MTs supplied during Q1 FY25-26
Overall Coal Supplies
- June FY26-27: Total coal supplies reached 65.8 MTs, registering 7.5% growth compared to 61.2 MTs in June of the previous year
- Q1 FY26-27: Total supplies stood at 197.7 MTs, up 3.5% from 191 MTs supplied during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal
Non-Regulated Sector Performance
- June FY26-27: Supplies to non-regulated sector increased by 14.8% to 14.50 MTs from 12.63 MTs in June last year
- Q1 FY26-27: Non-regulated sector supplies rose 10% to 43.10 MTs, compared to 39.02 MTs in the same period of FY25-26
Inventory Management Strategy
The company liquidated 28.3 MTs of pithead coal stock during Q1 FY26-27 as part of a conscious business decision aimed at:
- Improving inventory turnover
- Reducing carrying costs
- Enhancing supply chain efficiency
This represents a strategic shift from a purely volume-driven approach to a value-driven and demand-responsive operating model under the consciously adopted strategy of demand-synchronized mining and inventory optimization.
Logistics and Infrastructure Development
Coal India recorded 23% growth in coal supplies through first-mile connectivity (FMC) infrastructure during Q1 FY26-27:
- FMC supplies reached 66.76 MTs
- This reflects continued progress in enhancing evacuation infrastructure and improving operational efficiency
Annual Targets
The company is progressing toward its FY2026-27 targets:
- Production target: 815 MTs
- Supply target: 850 MTs