- BCCL urges consumers to reject illegal coal, adopt authorised sourcing
- BCCL CMD re-emphasizes domestic coking coal vision at BIFW 2026
Manoj Kumar Agarwal, CMD of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), has urged coking coal consumers to refrain from purchasing coal from illegal traders and unauthorised sources, calling for collective efforts by producers and consumers to establish a transparent, reliable and accountable domestic coal supply chain.
Transparent sourcing key to stronger coal ecosystem
Agarwal made the remarks during an interaction with coking coal consumers on 20 August, the second day of BigMint India Ferrous Week 2026 in Kolkata. The interactive session brought together consumers from the steel and allied industries, along with key stakeholders across the ferrous value chain, to discuss evolving market requirements, coal quality, supply reliability, supply-chain efficiency and long-term engagement between BCCL and its customers.
He emphasised that transparent sourcing through authorised channels is essential not only for ensuring supply-chain integrity but also for discouraging illegal mining and preventing the diversion of the country’s valuable coal resources.
Consumers back BCCL’s crackdown on illegal mining
Coking coal consumers appreciated BCCL’s continued efforts to curb illegal mining and unauthorised coal extraction, describing these measures as important for protecting mineral resources, enhancing mine safety and promoting responsible mining practices.
Stakeholders also highlighted that stronger action against illegal mining can improve accountability and transparency across the coal supply chain while creating a more orderly and sustainable mining ecosystem.
Agarwal stressed that building a streamlined and transparent coal supply system is a shared responsibility. He urged consumers to prioritise the broader national interest over short-term commercial considerations and avoid sourcing coal from illegal traders or unauthorised channels.
Domestic coking coal critical for steel ambitions
Agarwal underlined the strategic importance of strengthening domestic coking coal availability as India expands its steelmaking capacity. Greater domestic availability, he noted, would be crucial for supporting industrial growth and reducing the sector’s dependence on imported raw materials.
He called for stronger coordination, transparency and mutual trust between coal producers and consumers, emphasising that collective action across the value chain would be essential to advancing the government’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and a self-reliant India.
Quality, reliability and customer focus remain priorities
Agarwal reiterated BCCL’s commitment to maintaining a customer-centric approach, with a focus on supplying quality coal reliably, improving operational efficiency and ensuring responsive engagement with consumers.
He noted that effective measures against illegal mining are important not only for safeguarding BCCL’s resources but also for establishing responsible and sustainable mining practices across the broader ecosystem.
BCCL strengthens engagement with steel industry
The consumer interaction forms part of BCCL’s broader efforts to strengthen direct engagement with the steel industry and understand the evolving requirements of its customer base. The company is focusing on improving coal quality, ensuring dependable supplies, promoting responsible mining and developing transparent, long-term relationships with consumers.
BCCL reinforces domestic coking coal vision at BIFW
BigMint India Ferrous Week 2026, held in Kolkata from 19-21 August, brought together stakeholders from across the ferrous value chain to deliberate on raw materials, steelmaking, coal, trade, logistics, technology and market developments.
On 19 August, Agarwal participated as an esteemed speaker and special guest in the session ‘BCCL: Enhancing Domestic Coking Coal Availability for Viksit Bharat.’ His subsequent interaction with consumers on 20 August further reinforced BCCL’s focus on direct industry engagement and its commitment to strengthening India’s domestic coking coal ecosystem.
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