Paving the path for further export of coal , the Union Cabinet announced it has approved a policy that allows coal acquired through auctioning to be utilised for any industrial use and export. For perspective, the current policy allows it to be utilised only for cement, steel, sponge, iron, and aluminium, etc. through auctions.

Effectively, the Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation of coal (CoalSETU) would now allow guaranteed supply deals (coal linkages) obtained through auctions to be utilised for own consumption, export, or any other purpose (including coal washing), except for resale in the country. Those securing coal linkages would be allowed to utilise coal obtained through the window amongst its subsidiaries or group companies.

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