Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified
The Indian government has officially notified rules to initiate coal trading on commodity exchanges. This move is part of a broader effort to liberalize the energy sector and improve market-based pricing for coal.
Why it matters
Transitioning coal to a bourse-based trading system is a significant shift in energy policy that aims to increase transparency and efficiency in India's power and mining sectors.
Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines. Read More
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