Coal remains backbone of India's power supply despite renewable push, govt tells Parliament

Jul 23, 2026

Coal continues to remain the backbone of India's electricity system despite the country's rapid renewable energy expansion, with the government telling Parliament that coal-based...

Rajasthan Electricity Corporation CMD visits Chhattisgarh; asserts on Coal supply shortage

Jan 11, 2024

Highlighting the coal crisis in Rajasthan, State Electricity Corporation Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) RK Sharma on Thursday pointed to the shortage of...

There will be no shortage of coal for electricity production, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Oct 14, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 14 : Amid concerns about a power crisis in the country, Union Minister of Coal Pralhad Joshi on Thursday assured...

India's core sector output grows 7.4 pc in December

Jan 31, 2023

The production of coal, electricity, steel, cement, fertilisers, refinery products and natural gas increased in December 2022 over the corresponding month of last year....

Vedanta Power insulated from global tensions due to reliance on domestic coal, says CEO Ahuja

Mar 21, 2026

Reliance on domestically sourced coal has shielded Vedanta's Power operations from global geopolitical disruptions, mainly in recent conflicts in the Middle East, Vedanta Power's...

Power Ministry directs CEA to determine eligible quantity of domestic coal for power plants

May 29, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 29 : Power Ministry on Sunday directed the Central Electricity Authority of India to determine the eligible quantity of domestic...