11 months ago
India's Private Coal Power Firms Seek Easing of China Equipment Curbs
India's private companies that generate power from coal want to buy equipment from China.
The government currently requires them to use equipment made in India to support local manufacturing.
These companies say the Indian-made equipment is too expensive and not available quickly enough.
They've asked the government to let them import from China, which could make projects much cheaper.
Around 22 GW of private coal projects are stalled or may not start due to financial stress.
Allowing imports could solve these problems and help expand coal power production.
The government is currently considering this request.
Private coal power firms want to import equipment from China.
The 'Make in India' initiative currently mandates domestic equipment use.
The Association of Power Producers requested exemption from the mandate.
Importing from China could reduce project costs by nearly half.
About 22 GW of private coal projects are stalled due to financial stress.
- Who
- Private coal power producers and the Indian government.
- What
- Private coal power firms are requesting the government to ease restrictions on importing equipment from China.
- Where
- India
- When
- The Association of Power Producers wrote to the Central Electricity Authority on June 3. The article was published on September 30, 2025.
- Why
- Domestic equipment is insufficient and costly, and easing restrictions could reduce project costs.
Private Coal Power Producers
Indian Government
Equipment Sourcing
Private Coal Power Producers
Favor importing equipment from China for lower costs and availability.
Indian Government
Prioritize domestic manufacturing through the "Make in India" initiative.
Key facts
- Main Players
- Private coal power producers, Indian government
- Action
- Private firms urge to allow equipment imports from China
- Mandate
- "Make in India" initiative
- Association
- Association of Power Producers
- Cost Reduction
- Potential 50% reduction in project costs
- Capacity Expansion Plan
- Adding 97 GW of coal capacity by 2035
Quotes
The Association of Power Producers
The organization that represents private coal-based power developers
“Domestic vendors are unable to offer timelines for completion of projects by 2030 at competitive prices”
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