Coal stocks at power plants seen ending FY26 at 62 mt, higher than year-start levels amid steady supply

New Delhi: The government expects coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants to end the year at 62 million tonnes (mt), higher by nearly 6.7 mt compared to the opening stock of this financial year, aiming for a cushioned start to the summer.

Stocks at power plants have generally been higher this financial year with higher fuel supply and lower power demand compared with last year led by favourable weather conditions.

Higher stocks for nearly a year also reflect improved coal supply, a government official told ET.