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India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demand

  • India’s Ministry of Power ordered captive coal plants with at least 50 megawatts of capacity to operate at maximum available capacity from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
  • The order covers 112 facilities, including plants linked to Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, JSW Steel, and Indian Oil Corporation.
  • Generators must sell surplus electricity through power exchanges after meeting their captive needs, maintain adequate coal stocks, and submit weekly reports to the Central Electricity Authority.
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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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