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Almost half of domestic coal-based power plants have critical stocks
Grade Bbullish AI signal$COAL
Nearly half of domestic coal-based power plants are facing critically low coal stocks, raising concerns about electricity supply resilience amid strong demand.
As of October 25, 85 of 176 domestic coal-based plants had critical inventories, while domestic coal stocks fell to 17.67 million tonnes from 18 million tonnes on October 16; electricity demand grew 23.4% year-on-year in the first 10 days of October.
Further inventory declines or supply constraints could increase pressure on power generation and support higher coal prices if supply tightens.
Bullish strength: 65/100
- Critically low inventories across 85 domestic coal-based power plants indicate potential supply tightness.
- Strong electricity demand growth could increase pressure on coal availability.
Bearish strength: 35/100
- Coal supply to the power sector increased 4% year-on-year during the first five months of FY27.
- Power plants continue to receive coal on an ongoing basis, providing replenishment despite low stock buffers.
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