Govt shelves import plan to tackle diminished coal stockpilesIndia has shelved a proposal to mandate coal imports because of rising costs and a weaker rupee. Policymakers are instead encouraging Coal ...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in USA broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the mo...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Peak power demand exceeds 250 GW through most of SeptemberIndia's power sector planner recently said the country will require additional base load through conventional sources such as thermal power...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Beyond Oil: How bioenergy investments can rebalance India-Russia tradeRussia now exports more than $60 billion worth of goods annually to India, primarily crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and fertilisers.
16 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
ReNew’s Sumant Sinha says cheaper nuclear power can replace coal in IndiaSumant Sinha, Chairman & CEO of ReNew, indicates that nuclear projects could be a viable alternative to coal. He emphasizes that reducing t...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
More thermal capacity needed to meet power demand, says CEA chiefIndia's electricity demand has grown significantly this year, with peak demand reaching record levels in recent months. The Central Electri...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Industry body seeks higher duty on copper used in solar moduleThe Indian Primary Copper Producers Association has urged the government to raise customs duties on solar copper products. They recommend i...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soarsIndia's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Author...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Shyam Metalics invests in coal block bidder to boost raw material securityShyam Metalics Group has secured strategic mining rights for the Phutamura coal block in Chhattisgarh. The investment in Alom Solar Private...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
India wastes 1.8 billion units of renewable power amid shortages and dwindling coal stocks: ReportIn July and August, India faced significant curtailment of renewable electricity despite rising power demand. Nearly 1.8 billion units of e...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Blackouts hit Indian factories as coal crunch feeds into economyIndian industries and households are grappling with power shortages due to reduced coal supplies and extreme weather conditions. The weak m...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Coal stocks at power plants remain stable above 18 MT; depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthenCoal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have been maintained above 18 million tonnes since late September. The Ministry of Coal has...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Coal ministry says fuel supply to power plants up in OctoberCoal supplies to Indian power plants increased by 9% in October compared to September levels. The daily depletion of coal stocks at power p...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Coal supplies to power plants grow 36 pc from September lowDaily coal supplies to the power sector have increased by around 36 percent from the September low. Stock depletion has slowed sharply, fal...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
States seek additional power as India faces night-time supply squeezeSeveral Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power allocations to manage supply shortages. This situation...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Coal supply by CIL to power sector rises 11 pc in Jul-SepCoal India Limited reported 11.01 per cent increase in dry fuel supplies to the power sector for Q2, aimed at satisfying the electricity ne...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India power shortfall hits three-year peak despite higher coal burnIndia experienced significant power shortages in September, attributed to an increase in industrial consumption and low rainfall. Coal-fire...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST