While the government will not regulate prices, marketing or sale of coal, and minimum production from the commercial coal mines will be spe...

All new auctions or allotments of coal mines has been recommended for commercial purpose only.

The BSP president criticised the government's move of opening up coal mining to the private sector for commercial use.

Trade union said unfortunately govt did not consult unions & passage of Bill in LS would result in a setback to Coal India & Singareni Coll...

"PM Modi says 'Make in India', but wants to hand over the coal sector in the hands of the corporate," said Congress leader Digvijay Singh

In 1993, private sector participation in mining of coal for captive use by industries like steel, cement and power producers was allowed.

Coal is a vital national resource and allowing it to be handed over to private corporates would lead to "serious industrial disturbances."

Jiban Roy said, "The ordinance does not impact the 1973 Coal Nationalisation Act. But, there is a point of private mining.

CPI-M today said both stood for privatising the coal sector despite their stand-off on the CAG report which has resulted in disruption of P...

Planning Commission pitched for privatisation of coal mining saying govt should have a consistent policy for energy sector.

Ficci has suggested privatisation of CIL to improve coal production at a time when power plants are facing an acute fuel shortage.

The country's biggest initial public float, touted as a tool for financial inclusion and bringing households in the hinterland into equity ...

The Government's decision to allow competitive bidding for coal blocks draws protest from Left labour union CITU.

Indian coal industry is a classic example of a sector that despite its enormous potential has failed to make any significant impact at the ...

The Planning Commission has stressed on the need for privatising the coal sector to boost investment in the area.

It may not be just about HPCL and BPCL disinvestment. The September 7 meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Disinvestment is seen as crucial ...

NEW DELHI: The Coal Ministry has asked the Law Ministry to examine the issue of privatisation of Neyveli Lignite Corporation which is gover...