India drops coal import mandate as prices climb and rupee weakens

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India has decided against requiring power plants to import coal, citing high international coal prices and a weaker rupee that have raised costs. Coal stocks at many power stations have fallen to critically low levels, raising concerns about possible electricity shortages. Policymakers are now concentrating on increasing domestic coal output and strengthening transport links to ease the pressure.

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