BusinessCoal Minister Denies Shortage as Critical Stock Plants Rise to 82
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy denied any coal shortage in India despite Central Electricity Authority data showing 82 thermal plants with critical coal stocks as of September 27. Thermal plants held 21.8 million tonnes of coal, about 37% of the normative requirement. The power ministry is considering mandating imported coal usage due to rising demand and stock concerns.
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