Archive · 6 Oct 2026
NTPC Plans 10 Million Tonnes Commercial Coal Purchases
NTPC expects to need more coal in FY27.
It estimates it will need about 300 million tonnes in total.
That is 11% more than its expected need in FY26.
NTPC plans to buy 10 million tonnes from commercial mines during the second half of FY27.
It also bought coal from commercial mines in FY25.
Most of its coal is expected to come through agreements with state-run miners.
Its own captive mines are expected to provide about 50 million tonnes.
The company links its increased coal needs to rising demand for power.
NTPC plans to buy 10 million tonnes of coal from commercial mines in the second half of FY27.
The planned purchases come as power demand rises.
NTPC procured around 11 million tonnes from commercial mines in FY25.
The company projects total coal needs of around 300 million tonnes in FY27, 11% above FY26.
Most coal is expected through fuel supply agreements with state-run miners, while captive mines are expected to provide about 50 million tonnes.
- Who
- NTPC
- What
- Plans to buy 10 million tonnes of coal from commercial mines in the second half of FY27.
- When
- The second half of FY27.
- Where
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- NTPC expects its coal requirement to rise as power demand increases.
- Planned commercial coal purchases
- 10 million tonnes in the second half of FY27
- FY27 total coal requirement
- Around 300 million tonnes
- Change from FY26
- An 11% increase
- Commercial mine purchases in FY25
- Around 11 million tonnes
- Expected captive mine contribution
- About 50 million tonnes
- Main expected supply source
- Fuel supply agreements with state-run miners