Coal policy reform: Cabinet okays CoalSETU window for auction-based linkages; new route to allow industrial use and export

The government has launched CoalSETU, a new auction route for long-term coal supplies, removing previous end-use restrictions for industrial consumers and exports. This move aims to boost domestic coal use, cut import reliance, and enhance ease of doing business. Any domestic buyer, except traders, can participate, with exports allowed up to 50% of allocated coal.