India power demand hits 256 GW, raising coal-stock deficit concerns
In the first week of September, India’s power demand rose to 256 gigawatts, with shortages above 20 million units. About 58 coal plants are operating on critically low coal stocks, pressuring miners to boost production and rail movements.
New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India's power demand surged to 256 gigawatts (GW) in the first week of September, leaving shortages above 20 million units. Driven by this growing demand, about 58 coal plants are now operating on critically low coal stocks, prompting miners to boost coal production and railwa…