Coal stockpiles at India’s power plants have risen to approximately 31.9 MMT.  This is up by 800,000 tons (3%) from the previous week and is up year-on-year by 10.7 MMT (50%).  India’s stockpiles have now increased for nine straight weeks after previously falling for seven straight weeks.  They can now meet 12 days of demand, while the normal requirement for this time of year is to be able to meet 22 days of demand.  The stockpiles have now climbed to their highest level since February 2021.