Coal, and mineral reforms to help reduce imports
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The coal sector will get a boost as private parties can now bid for 50 blocks: CARE Ratings
Finance Minister's structural reform measures in the coal and mining sector are expected to give a boost to private investments in the sector and reduce India’s reliance on imports.
Analysis
“Our assessment is that if it is implemented at the earliest, these much needed
The Problem of Thermal Power Plants and Third Generation Coal Reforms
India’s power demand touched a record high of 211MW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stock available only for eight days.
The ongoing high coal prices are set to increase the input prices for independent power producers and power distribution companies.
To bridge the gap between shortage in domestic supply and increase demand, power generating companies were directed to use imported coal for