Author: Shivani Patil

G4 coal volumes drop, prices correct sharply Premiums normalise after mid-Jan’26 spike Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (ECL) auction on 20 January 2026 reflected cooling interest and softer prices compared with the 15 January auction, thereby indicating renewed buyer caution. Total bid quantity declined sharply to 47,900 t, down from 80,300 t on 15 January, underscoring restrained…