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NTPC Targets 10 MT Coal Procurement From Commercial Mines in FY27 to Boost Supplies
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 14:26
NTPC Targets 10 MT Coal Procurement From Commercial Mines in FY27 to Boost Supplies
- •NTPC aims to procure 10 million tons of coal from captive and commercial mines by the end of FY 2026-27 to boost falling inventories.
- •The power generator plans to increase sourcing from captive and commercial mines to nearly 25% of its annual requirement of 280 MT.
- •NTPC's coal stock stood at 4.58 MT as of October 5, which is only 36% of the prescribed level and sufficient for about six days.
- •A total of 10 NTPC plants and 81 domestic-coal-based plants across the country have been classified as critical due to low coal stocks.
Key Questions Answered
NTPC aims to procure 10 million tons of coal from captive and commercial mines in the second half of fiscal year 2026-27 to augment its supplies.
NTPC plans to eventually increase its coal sourcing from captive and commercial mines to roughly 25% of its annual requirement, amounting to around 70 MT.
As of October 5, NTPC's standalone fleet held 4.58 MT of coal stock, which is 36% of the prescribed level and expected to last nearly six days.
