Indian Coal Stocks

Coal, Electricity

Total coal stocks held by 135 major Indian power stations, monitored by the Central Electricity Authority, fell to just seven days’ supply (13.0 Mt) in the week ending 30 August, the lowest level since November 2018. Stocks usually decline at this time of year as the monsoon nears its end however, this compares with 13 days’ supply just a month ago and 21 days at the same point in 2020.