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September 14, 2026 11:50 AM

Commercial coal mine auctions emerge as key reform driving transparency and self-reliance

India's coal sector has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, with the introduction of transparent, rules-based commercial coal mine auctions emerging as a key structural reform aimed at strengthening domestic production, attracting new investment and advancing the country's goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The shift followed the Supreme Court's cancellation of 204 coal blocks in 2014, after which the allocation of coal blocks moved towards a transparent and competitive framework. ...

January 12, 2026 4:28 PM

PM Modi shares article on coal sector’s transformation into next-generation fuel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, highlighting how India’s coal sector has undergone a major transformation over the past 11 years and is emerging as a next-generation fuel aligned with the country’s green and development goals. Responding to a post by Reddy on X, the Prime Minister described the article as a “must-read”, noting that it outlines how coal will continue to play an important role in India’s journey towards Vik...

September 22, 2025 4:24 PM

GST 2.0 gives booster shot to coal sector

The GST 2.0 reforms have brought major changes to the coal sector’s taxation structure, benefiting both producers and consumers of the fossil fuel, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement on Monday. Under the new framework, the ₹400-per-tonne Compensation Cess previously levied on coal has been completely removed, while the GST rate on coal has been increased from 5% to 18%. Despite the higher GST rate, the overall tax incidence for end consumers will be lower, thanks to the elimination of...

September 22, 2025 1:36 PM

Major GST reforms in coal to reduce tax burden, enhance self-reliance

The Ministry of Coal has welcomed the landmark decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi, which have introduced significant changes to the taxation structure of the coal sector. These reforms are being hailed as a transformative step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Coal, benefiting both producers and consumers. Key decisions from the meeting include the removal of the ₹400 per tonne GST Compensation Cess on coal and an increase in the GST rate from 5% to 18%. The imp...

June 17, 2025 2:07 PM

Coal Ministry achieves milestone with allocation of 200th coal block

The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday announced a historic milestone with the allocation of its 200th coal mine under the commercial mining initiative, highlighting the government’s push to transform and liberalize India’s coal sector. “The issuance of the allocation order for the Marwatola–II coal block to Singhal Business Private Limited reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to advancing sectoral reforms, fostering private participation, and bolstering national self-reliance in coal product...

May 26, 2025 5:28 PM

Stories of change: PM Modi shares articles on reforms in coal sector and Bastar’s revival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared two articles that reflect the impact of a decade of people-centric and transformative governance, highlighting key developments in India’s coal sector and the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared an article written by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, which details the coal sector’s evolution from inefficiency to robust performance. The article outlines how policy reforms and modernization h...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Coal production up by 35 per cent in first quarter of the current fiscal

India's coal sector has reported significant growth in both production and dispatch during the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, according to figures released by the Ministry of Coal on July 3. Coal production surged by 35 percent year-on-year, rising from 29.26 million tonnes (MT) in Q1 FY24 to 39.53 MT in Q1 FY25. Coal dispatch also saw a robust growth of 34.25 percent, increasing from 34.07 MT to 45.68 MT over the same period. The power sector emerged as a key contributor to this...