Coal India's sales rise for first time in six months on gas crunch, summer demand
Published on: April 1, 2026, 3:18 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Coal India's sales surged in March, marking the first increase in six months, as the nation prepares for peak summer demand. This boost comes amid a gas supply crunch, pushing India to rely more heavily on its domestic coal reserves. Power plants are ramping up coal stocks to meet anticipated higher demand and compensate for reduced gas-based generation.
