India: Domestic coal prices stable w-o-w; select high-grade lots attract bids at SECL auction

Domestic coal prices remained unchanged w-o-w, with BigMint’s assessment showing 5000 GCV and 4500 GCV grades at INR 4,700/t and INR 4,250/t exw-Bilaspur. Overall market sentiment stayed muted, with limited fresh bookings. In SECL’s latest auction, select higher-grade lots witnessed better response, while prices across most grades hovered close to notified levels, indicating cautious procurement activity amid steady supply and subdued end-user demand.