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Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified

The Indian government has initiated bourse-based coal trading and notified rules, according to a report by Atul Mathur in Business-Today.

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June 15, 2026
Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified

Coal Trading on Bourse Launched

According to a report by Atul Mathur in Business-Today (Times of India) dated June 10, 2026, the Indian government has kicked off bourse-based coal trading and notified the rules. No further details were provided in the report. The development is significant for the coal and energy sectors in India, signaling a move towards market-based pricing. However, specifics such as the exchange, contract specifications, and implementation timeline remain unavailable from the source.

Given the limited information, market participants will need to await further clarifications from government notifications. The move aligns with broader reforms in the Indian energy sector aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in coal allocation.


Sources: Business-Today

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