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Long considered the dirtiest of fossil fuels, mined from some of the darkest reaches beneath the planet's surface, coal is having its moment in the sun in India, thanks to the West Asia crisis that has crimped the energy needs of industries and households alike.

India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year amid heightened uncertainties in global energy markets due to the West Asia crisis.

The ongoing Iran conflict has led to rising international coal prices. This could result in big gains for Coal India Limited (CIL) if it influences trends in coal e-auctions. Currently, eauction premiums are 55-65 per cent over fuel supply agreement or FSA rates. However, back in the second quarter of 2022-23 (Q2FY23), the premium had spiked to 329 per cent during the Russia-Ukraine war.

India has achieved a significant milestone in its power sector, with an installed electricity generation capacity of 524 GW as of February 28, 2026, marking a transition from a powerdeficit to a power-sufficient nation, according to government data.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global investors to invest in the power sector, urging them to "make, invest, innovate, and scale" in India.

Union power minister Manohar Lal on Friday underscored the urgency of energy security and pushed for a broader shift towards electricity, as global fossil fuel supplies remain under strain due to the conflict in West Asia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spotlighted the transformative impact of the 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'. According to Modi, the scheme, aimed at supplying solar power to one crore households by March 2027, is turning into a nationwide success story.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the government’s decision to allow zero customs duty on imports for nuclear power projects will accelerate capacity addition and reduce electricity costs in the country.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a small hydro power development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable capacity.

Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4 per cent of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure transitions in the world.

Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4 per cent of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure transitions in the world.

Amid global concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday assured that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe.

An 18-25% surge in domestic steel prices over the past three months underscores extension of a safeguard duty on imports of the commodity.