Coal India Limited says it has adequate coal stocks to address concerns about shortages as power demand rises during the summer season. The company states that it has a coal buffer of 168 million tonnes, which it says is sufficient to meet the expected increase in electricity requirements without supply disruptions. It also highlights that coal inventories are maintained not only at power plants but across mine heads and transit points, supporting continuous movement of coal along supply chains. In addition to current stockpiles, Coal India points to an in-situ reserve of about 50 million tonnes of mine coal that is available for quicker extraction if demand increases further. Taken together, the company’s statements emphasize that both existing inventories and mine-linked reserves provide cover against short-term demand fluctuations. The outlets report Coal India’s position that the buffer and distribution of stocks across locations reduce the risk of interruptions for summer power generation.