Save the Date for the 19th Edition of the Indian Coal Markets Conference, scheduled on 24th–25th February 2026, at Taj Taal Kutir, Eco Park, New Town, Kolkata

Having crossed the 1-billion-ton production milestone, India’s coal sector now faces a demand plateau and a critical inflection point. Producers must rethink growth strategies amid the shift from FSA-linked sales to a more uncertain, market-driven regime under emerging coal exchanges—where price discovery, risk, and the role of seaborne markets will all be tested.

This year, the 19th ICMC will explore these questions under the theme: “COALosseum: The Coal Battleground.”

The theme captures the intense contest between:

• Regulated vs. market-based mechanisms
• Domestic production vs. imports
• Conventional practices vs. digital exchanges and tech-enabled trading
• Coal’s centrality vs. the accelerating push from renewables and decarbonisation

Key trends to watch out for:

• Rise and design of proposed Coal Exchanges
• Transition from FSA-linked sales to market-based pricing mechanisms
• Growing role of commercial miners in domestic supply
• Shifts in import sourcing, logistics and pricing
• Impact of renewable growth, RGO and decarbonisation on coal demand and investments

We look forward to your valuable partnership.

Best Regards,
Team ICMC