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Govt spurs coal rake loading by 20% to strengthen stocks at thermal plants

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  • September 10, 2026
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Govt spurs coal rake loading by 20% to strengthen stocks at thermal plants

Loading of coal rakes for supply to the power sector has grown about 20% between September 3 and September 6, the Union Coal Ministry said on Monday.

The Ministry said it was also closely monitoring thermal plants with stocks below 25% of their normal requirements, with measures being taken to ease their supply position.

According to data from the Central Electricity Authority, 53 domestic coal-fired plants were operating with less than 25% of their critical normative requirements as on September 5.