Coal Demand to Surge as Power Consumption Rises, Experts Predict Uptick

• India's coal demand, previously weak, is set for an uptick due to a sharp turnaround in electricity consumption.
• Vinaya Varma of mjunction services ltd noted a 6.3% power demand growth in December, continuing into January.
• Increased power consumption is attributed to harsh winter and improved economic activities.
• Despite a record one-billion-tonne production, the coal sector faces a demand slowdown, impacting expansion plans.
• mjunction will host the 19th Indian Coal Markets Conference, "Coalosseum: The Coal Battleground," in Kolkata from February 24-25 to address industry issues.