An increase in the demand for coal is likely to drive growth in India’s coal mining industry from 2014–2020

Wednesday 4 June 2014, Amsterdam

Report description overview:

The new report, now available on ASDReports, Coal Mining in India to 2020 – Research Report identifies that upcoming and ongoing coal projects are expected to improve the volume of coal production from 2014–2020. By purchasing this report you will provide yourself with an overview of the Indian coal mining industry, which will enable you to amend your business plans accordingly to allow maximum sales. You will gain an understanding of the key growth factors and restraints affecting India’s coal mining industry, enabling you to identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics.

The difference:

• Confidently update your strategic business decisions by using historic and forecast production data.
• Identify the relevant drivers and restraining factors in the Indian coal mining industry, gaining the upper hand over competitors.
• Provide yourself with detailed information about production, prices, mining methods and the competitive landscape of the Indian coal mining industry; to better position your business for future growth.

Additional report highlights:

Upcoming and ongoing coal projects are expected to improve the volume of coal production over the forecast period 2014–2020. During the 12th FYP, CIL identified a number of projects with a view to increasing production to just under 560Mt in 2017.
Modernization initiatives undertaken by the CIL are expected to enhance coal production. CIL will implement contemporary technology such as draglines, shovel-dumpers and surface mining. An Operators Independent Truck Dispatch System has also been introduced in several opencast mines to improve productivity.

According to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report, a massive coal allocation scam took place that allowed a large number of private companies to acquire captive coal blocks at throwaway prices which resulted in an estimated loss of just over US$29 billion to the exchequer. Purchase this report to discover more!