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Coal stocks at power plants seen at 42 MT as demand surges

Coal stocks at thermal power plants are projected to be around 42 million tonnes at the monsoon's onset, a dip from last year's 58 million tonnes due to increased electricity demand. Despite this, officials deem the levels comfortable. Record-breaking power demand, reaching 270 GW in May, has led to higher coal consumption.

24 Jun 2026 11:44 pm