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Coal India opened direct online auctions for buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to monetize exports amid oversupply and weak domestic demand, boosting market transparency.
- On January 1, 2026, Coal India Limited allowed coal consumers in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal to bid directly in its SWMA e-auctions, opening online auctions to foreign buyers this year.
- Amid softer local consumption, Coal India Limited opened auctions to foreign buyers to optimize domestic coal stock and monetize exports to neighbouring countries this year.
- Online this year, Coal India Limited adjusted auction rules to allow direct buyer participation in SWMA e-auctions, ending the intermediaries-only policy until 2026, company officials said.
- Market reaction was immediate as Coal India Limited shares rallied 7% on the local stock exchange at close on Friday, with coal supplying about 60% share of total power output.
- Positioning Coal India Limited for greater regional integration, company officials said the calibrated market expansion safeguards domestic coal requirements while raising sustainability questions.
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Coal India Opens Online Coal Auctions to Buyers From Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal in Major Export Push | 📰 LatestLY
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While Europe is flagging itself with increasingly stringent and costly green regulations, on the other side of the world, economic pragmatism reigns supreme. India, the world's second largest coal consumer, has decided to start 2026 with a move that will make energy transition purists frown, but which makes perfect sense from a budgetary and logistical standpoint. Coal India Limited , the state-owned mining giant, has opened its online supply au…
Coal India E-Auction: Foreign Buyers Allowed for the First Time - Navigating Governance
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Coal India Hits 52-Week High: Direct E-Auction Bidding for Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan Starts - discountwalas
Coal India Limited (CIL) is making a play for the regional throne. As of Friday, January 2, 2026, the state-run giant’s stock has hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹427, surging over 6% in a single day. The thing is, CIL isn’t just selling to the local power plants anymore. Effective January 1, 2026, they’ve officially opened the doors for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to bid directly in their e-auctions. Or nothing. Let’s be real, this is a massive s…
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