Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
05 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Sebi clears NSE’s investment in proposed National Coal Exchange; move to formalise coal tradingSecurities and Exchange Board of India approved National Stock Exchange of India investment in a coal exchange to enable transparent tradin...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Coal stock adequate for 90 days available: Union Coal Minister Kishan ReddyIndia now holds over 200 million tonnes of coal, enough for 90 days, a significant increase from previous stock levels. The nation achieved...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
India’s captive and commercial coal output crosses 200 MT so far in FY26India's coal mining industry is celebrating a historic achievement, as FY26 sees both captive and commercial mines producing over 200 milli...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Govt allocates 200 coal blocks, reaffirms push for sectoral reformsThe Coal Ministry announces a significant achievement. It has allocated 200 coal blocks. The Marwatola-II block in Madhya Pradesh goes to S...
17 Jun, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
Reforms in coal, mines sector led to increased revenues, production: Minister Pralhad Joshi"In the last 9 years of the Modi government, there have been various reforms in the whole coal and mining sector. Country is moving towards...
07 Jun, 2023, 09.19 PM IST
Coal India likely to see reforms in marketing, sales in 2021"I will not say coal reforms are over. Coal mining reforms have happened and the next reform is in the marketing of Coal India's production...
09 Dec, 2020, 05.56 PM IST
Key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's announcements on commercial coal miningWith easy entry and exit norms for commercial coal auctions the government expects participation from Indian companies like Hindalco, Jinda...
18 Jun, 2020, 01.46 PM IST
Commercial coal mining auctions may not take place soon: OfficialThe statement comes amid resistance from the trade unions operating in the coal sector against commercial coal mining.
14 Feb, 2019, 05.48 PM IST
Govt may allow only commercial mining of coal in future: SecyAt present, Coal India Ltd (CIL) is the sole commercial miner with 80 per cent market share.
25 Feb, 2018, 02.20 PM IST
Congress to oppose coal sector reformsThe Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014, allows private players to mine coal and sell it in the open market.
11 Dec, 2014, 11.08 AM IST
Government needs to scrap state monopoly in coal sectorOf the coal mine allottees since 1993, those who have been found guilty of malpractice will be barred from taking part in e-auctions.
21 Oct, 2014, 04.25 AM IST
Coal reform to check onion pricesPolitics of free power and failure of regulatory authorities to stamp out power theft and allow the needed hikes in tariffs have eroded the...
25 Oct, 2013, 04.10 AM IST
- Coal mining reforms on the cards: Sriprakash Jaiswal, Coal Minister
Immediate removal of hurdles in environmental clearance of coal projects and public-private partnership in coal transportation are necessar...
29 Apr, 2011, 05.30 AM IST
- Private coal miners likely to land commercial licence
Government may allow commercial coal mining by private companies as it looks to plug the demand-supply gap in the sector considered crucial...
08 Jun, 2009, 12.42 AM IST