India Orders Captive Coal Plants to Maximize Output

India has ordered over 100 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October through December. The emergency directive aims to meet surging electricity demand driven by rising temperatures and industrial activity.

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Smoke billows from the cooling towers of Torrent Power's coal-fired power plant in Ahmedabad, India, February 16, 2026.REUTERS/Amit Dave

India ordered more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to run at maximum capacity from October 1 through year-end to cover surging electricity demand. The emergency directive targets facilities with an installed capacity of at least 50 megawatts. The move comes as rising temperatures drive up power consumption nationwide.

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