Gencos opt to pay penalty rather than work at optimum capacity

Apr 21, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 21 : With temperatures soaring and demand for electricity increasing each passing day, power generation companies (Gencos) are choosing to...

India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

Aug 15, 2026

India's coal import basket is becoming increasingly steel-centric, with imports of metallurgical coal rising sharply in FY2025-26 even as dependence on imported thermal coal...

Coal import share in total consumption shows decline

Mar 22, 2024

There has been a reduction of 36.69% in the volume of coal imported for blending by thermal power plants.

Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: Report

May 19, 2026

While coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material security by reducing dependence on...

Power Ministry asks states to take timely action for coal supply

Mar 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], March 26 : The Ministry of Power said on Saturday it has issued a circular requesting the states to take action...

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...