Author: Shivani Patil
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India: Participation remains selective in ECL’s coal auctions in Apr’26 despite higher offered volumes
Buyers focus on selective high-premium grades Participation cautious amid weak coal demand Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) conducted multiple non-coking coal auctions during April 2026, with participation trends remaining mixed despite significantly higher offered quantities. ECL offered around 895,250 tonnes (t) on 15 April, 25,000 t on 16 April, and sharply increased offered volumes to 1.41…