Category: Non Coking
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India: Power demand rises sharply in Oct’26; coal stock depletion slows but supply still tight
Coal supplies nearly 79% of additional electricity generation Exchange prices almost triple; coal inventories begin stabilising India’s electricity system remained under considerable pressure during 1-11 October 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year. Higher demand required a strong generation response, led by coal, while weaker hydro output increased dependence on thermal plants. Coal supplies…