Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Coal Ministry Proposes New Rules for Coal Exchanges
Imagine a new system for buying and selling coal, like a marketplace online!
The government wants to create this.
They're proposing new rules for these marketplaces, called coal exchanges.
The Coal Controller Organisation (COO) will watch over them to make sure everything is fair.
This means they'll check for things like cheating and price fixing.
These new exchanges are supposed to make it easier and more open for everyone to buy and sell coal, which the government hopes leads to more availability and more choices for industries.
The COO will set the rules for these exchanges, including handling any problems that arise.
The plan is to move away from the old way of selling coal and bring a modern approach.
The Coal Ministry proposes the Coal Exchange Rules, 2025.
The Coal Controller Organisation (COO) will regulate coal exchanges.
The exchanges will serve as platforms for online coal trading.
The COO will ensure market integrity and compliance with rules.
The new system aims for a more transparent and competitive coal market.
- Who
- The Coal Ministry and Coal Controller Organisation (COO).
- What
- Proposed new Coal Exchange Rules, 2025, to regulate coal exchanges.
- When
- Comments from stakeholders are due by October 16, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To establish a transparent, real-time, and competitive coal market.
- Proposed Rules
- Coal Exchange Rules, 2025
- Regulator
- Coal Controller Organisation (COO)
- Stakeholder Comments Deadline
- October 16, 2025
- Purpose of Exchange
- Platform for coal/lignite trading
- Trading Model Shift
- From 'One-to-Many' to 'Many-to-Many'