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Coal India records highest-ever July dispatches as weak monsoon boosts thermal power demand

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India's largest coal miner, Coal India Ltd (CIL), reported an 8.44% year-on-year increase in coal production to 50.36 million tonnes (MT) in July, while coal dispatches surged 18.38% to 64.19 MT, driven by higher demand from the power sector. "The coal supplied in July FY27 marks the highest-ever coal offtake for the month of July in any financial year. The previous highest July supply stood at 60.5 MT, achieved in FY25," the state-owned miner said in a stock exchange filing on Saturday. CIL's

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Timeline of Events

On July 1, 2025, Coal India registered steady production levels.
On June 15, 2026, low monsoon rainfall reduced hydro generation.
On July 21, 2026, national peak power demand hit records.
On August 1, 2026, Coal India reported record July dispatches.
On August 2, 2026, ministry data confirmed surging thermal demand.
On August 15, 2026, utility companies will evaluate rising stocks.
On September 1, 2026, seasonal monsoon patterns will shift southward.
On October 1, 2026, power plants will replenish winter inventories.
On December 31, 2026, annual thermal generation figures break records.
On July 31, 2027, Coal India will announce next results.

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