Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2026: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a significant operational milestone by dispatching a record 7.15 lakh tonnes of coal in a single day on October 5, 2026. This marks the company’s highest-ever daily coal despatch and its best performance in the ongoing financial year 2026–27.
The achievement highlights the effective coordination between mining activities and transportation networks, enabling the company to deliver coal efficiently. MCL credited its dedicated workforce and operational excellence for reaching this landmark.
The record performance reinforces MCL’s contribution to meeting India’s growing energy requirements. As a key coal producer, the company continues to support the country’s energy security and economic development through consistent production and efficient distribution.
The achievement demonstrates MCL’s ongoing emphasis on operational effectiveness and its contribution to bolstering the country’s energy supply infrastructure.