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NTPC Plans to Procure Up to 15 MT Coal from Commercial Miners in FY27
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:30
NTPC Plans to Procure Up to 15 MT Coal from Commercial Miners in FY27
- •State-run power giant NTPC is planning to source 10-15 million tonnes of coal from privately owned commercial mines in fiscal year 27.
- •The strategic move aims to boost electricity generation and combat critical coal stock shortages across power plants.
- •The coal shipments will be transported from commercial mines situated in states like Odisha and West Bengal.
- •NTPC anticipates its total coal requirement to reach approximately 300 million tonnes in FY27, reflecting an 11 percent increase from FY26.
- •Official data highlights that numerous thermal power plants across the country are currently facing critical coal stock levels.
Key Questions Answered
NTPC is looking to procure 10 to 15 million tonnes of coal from privately owned commercial miners in FY27 to meet its dry fuel requirement amid critical stock positions and increasing power generation.
NTPC anticipates a total coal requirement of around 300 million tonnes in FY27, which represents an 11 percent increase compared to FY26.
As of October 5, official data showed that 90 out of 191 NTPC plants were facing a critical coal stock situation, meaning their stock was less than 25 percent of usual quantities.
