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Coal production increased 7.5% in July, dispatches surge 17.3% on higher power demand

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Coal production increased 7.5% in July, dispatches surge 17.3% on higher power demand

India produced 69.75 million tonnes (MT) of coal in July. File India’s coal production soared 7.5% in July from the comparable period last year while dispatches surged 17.34% amid increased demand for power during the period which saw lower-than-normal monsoons. Official data indicated that the country’s power consumption grew by about 11% in June compared…

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Evident distress: On a war, Index of Eight Core Industries data, indicators

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Evident distress: On a war, Index of Eight Core Industries data, indicators

As the resolution process of the West Asia crisis drags on, an increasing number of economic metrics are exposing key weaknesses in the Indian economy. Many of these existed before the crisis broke out in late February and are now becoming apparent as the economy faces stress. The latest data on the Index of Eight…

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Coal production slips 8.5% in October following prolonged monsoons

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Coal production slips 8.5% in October following prolonged monsoons

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Coal production in October slipped 8.5% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis to 77.43 million tonnes (MT) marred by a prolonged monsoon and resulting subdued demand for power. The production scaled below the stipulated target of 79.59 MT for the reporting month. Data from Grid Controller of India (erstwhile…

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