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Coal India April output falls 9.7 percent as summer power demand surges nationwide
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
A major drop in coal output meets record summer demand
Coal India’s April production fell 9.7%, a rare jolt for the company that supplies fuel for most of India’s electricity. The timing is especially worrying as summer power demand hits new highs, raising the risk of coal shortages at thermal plants and ripple effects across power-dependent industries.
- Coal India reported a 9.7% dip in April output
- Coal fuels over 70% of India’s electricity supply
- Record summer demand increases risk of thermal plant shortages
- Higher pressure could affect power-dependent sectors
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