Coal India Ltd reported that its coal production in February rose about 9% year-on-year to reach a new record high for the month, supported by improved productivity and better evacuation infrastructure. Offtake to power plants also increased, helping maintain comfortable coal stock levels ahead of the summer demand period. The company reaffirmed its full-year production guidance and said it continues to ramp up output from key subsidiaries to reduce import dependence.
Stronger production helps ensure coal availability for power generators, limiting the need for expensive imports as electricity demand rises.
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India is relying on higher domestic coal output to manage peak power demand.