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India’s first coal exchange to be finalised in 8-9 months
India's first coal exchange and mineral exchange are in the final stages of launch, with the government expecting them to be finalised within 8-9 months, NDTV Profit reports. The exchanges aim to…
The Story in Brief
India's first coal exchange and mineral exchange are in the final stages of launch, with the government expecting them to be finalised within 8-9 months, NDTV Profit reports. The exchanges aim to reduce coal imports and bring greater uniformity to major mineral prices across states. The initiative is part of efforts to streamline the coal sector, which has been dominated by state-run Coal India Limited and plagued by price disparities between states.
The Indian Opinion
The coal exchange is being hailed as a magic bullet to slash imports, but the real test is whether states will cede control over mineral pricing. Coal India's monopoly and state royalties have long distorted the market. Uniform pricing sounds good on paper, but implementation will face resistance from mineral-rich states that depend on royalty revenue. Watch for the first year's import data after the exchange starts, that number will tell if this is reform or just another platform.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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