Author: Shivani Patil
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India: SECL auction clears selectively as mid-grade demand drives premiums higher
Mid-grade coal attracted premiums, lower-CV cleared at floors Buying focused on quality, not volume accumulation South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) concluded its non-coking coal auction on 30 December 2025, offering 993,000 t, of which 334,750 t was allocated. The relatively modest allocation reflected cautious year-end buying, with participants remaining selective despite adequate availability. Buyers focused…