India is taking the next steps towards opening up the coal sector for commercial mining, which is key to the country’s broader goal to raise domestic production and cut imports. The federal coal ministry plans to launch a tender for the auction of coal blocks for commercial mining on 11 June and embark on a series of domestic roadshows to attract companies to the first round of bidding, despite the Covid-19 pandemic denting investor confidence, economic growth and coal consumption prospects.
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