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India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants

Domestic coal is currently used for operating 5.7 gigawatts capacity this year, of the total 18.7 GW capacity, at imported coal-based power plants; Trials are underway to expand the switch to another 4.3 GW of capacity.

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The increasing use of domestic coal in power plants may reduce India's reliance on imported coal, improving energy security and reducing trade deficits.

The Hindu BusinessLine Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:44
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