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CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MT
Coal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are high due to West Asia tensions. Power plants are increasing coal use for energy security. Coal India is also allowing buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to participate directly in auctions from January 1, 2026.
Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: Citi
India's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy growth creates challenges for evening and night-time demand. The country needs enhanced transmission and storage infrastructure. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation will be crucial. Delays in capacity additions could lead to power shortages. Coal power will remain important.
Coal India Ltd down for fifth straight session
Coal India Ltd is quoting at Rs 456.6, down 2.15% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 19.4% in last one year as compared to a 0.65% rally in NIFTY and a 22.24% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
L&T's Energy Hydrocarbon vertical bags 'significant' EPC contract from BCGCL
Larsen & Toubro said that its L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore division has secured a significant EPC order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL).
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore wins order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore continued the momentum from its recent large order win, by securing another EPC order (significant) from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a Coal-to-Ammonium-Nitrate project in Odisha. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued in the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.
Coal India shares fall 3% after report says govt likely to sell Rs 10,000-crore stake via OFS
Coal India shares fell on Thursday following a report about a potential government stake sale. The government may sell 3-4% of the company for approximately Rs 10,000 crore. This move could offer shares at a discount to the current market price. The company's recent financial results showed a profit surge.
Coal India commissions 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat
State-owned Coal India Limited has commissioned a 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat. This marks a significant step in the company's renewable energy expansion. The project received its commissioning certificate from Gujarat Energy Development Agency. This development comes as Coal India aims to increase its solar capacity. The company is working towards becoming a Net Zero energy entity.

Coal India commissions 100 MW solar plant in Gujarat; ramps up diversification push
Coal India has commissioned a 100 MW solar power plant in Gujarat, marking a key step in its renewable energy push and diversification beyond its core coal business.
Larsen & Toubro bags large order for coal gasification project
Larsen & Toubro's Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore business has secured a large order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha.
Larsen & Toubro bags coal-to-ammonia nitrate project in Odisha
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has won a large order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a Coal-to-Ammonia-Nitrate project in Odisha. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued between Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore.
L&T bags 'large' BCGCL order for coal-to-chemicals plant in Odisha, 2,000 TPD capacity
Larsen & Toubro has secured a landmark deal to develop a state-of-the-art coal-to-ammonium nitrate facility in Odisha, poised to deliver 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily. This venture not only bolsters India's aspirations for enhanced coal gasification but also reduces dependency on imports, perfectly aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.