Coal supply to power plants to normalise soon, Indian official says

Coal supply to Indian power plants is being increased, with a record 2.6 million tons delivered daily. The number of plants with critically low coal stocks has risen recently, impacting power generation. As hydropower usage declines due to El Nino effects, coal-fired plants face increased pressure.
Gujarat has received additional power allocation to manage rising electricity demand effectively. Authorities have requested factories to limit electricity use to prevent potential shortages.
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- Business
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- Stock market, Weather & monsoon
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- Gujarat
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- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 10:29 am IST
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