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Exchanges. In pursuance of this reform, the Ministry of Coal has notified the Coal Exchange Rules,
2026, providing the regulatory framework for establishing and operating Coal Exchanges.

The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) has been designated as the regulatory authority responsible
for registering and overseeing Coal Exchanges. Eligible entities will be authorised to establish and
operate exchanges, formulate market rules and facilitate coal trading with the prior approval of the
Authority. Registrations will remain valid for 25 years, ensuring long-term institutional stability. This
initiative will strengthen ease of doing business and enhance transparency by promoting market-
based price discovery. A modern and efficient coal market will improve supply-chain resilience, attract
greater private participation and support industrial growth.

Within a short duration of one month from the publication of the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, the Coal
Controller Organization (CCO) has developed detailed guidelines for various aspects of the application
process and registration. An online portal has also been created to enable the application process
supported by a comprehensive User Manual to help applicants throughout the process.

As India continues its journey towards energy security and economic self-reliance, Coal Exchanges will
play an important role in creating a future-ready coal sector that is efficient, competitive and
responsive to market needs. This launch marks the first operational step in building a regulated,
competitive and future-ready coal market aligned with India's vision of Viksit Bharat.

21. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Announces India Mining Week 2026 to be held in November 15–17

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, announced the India Mining Week 2026,
India’s largest conference-cum-exhibition for the mining and minerals sector, scheduled to be held
from 15 - 17 November 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. Marking the official
curtain raiser of the summit, the Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy along with Union Minister of State for
Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, unveiled the summit logo and summit brochure. Secretary,
Ministry of Coal, Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal, Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Smt Rupinder Brar and other senior officials of the Ministry of Coal and
the Ministry of Mines were present on the occasion. The curtain raiser event witnessed participation
of industry leaders and other key stakeholders from the mining ecosystem.

The three-day summit will be organised under the theme “Stronger Resources, Smarter Mining,
Sustainable Tomorrow”, reflecting India’s vision of building a technologically advanced, globally
competitive and environmentally responsible mining sector. India Mining Week 2026 will serve as a
premier platform for dialogue, collaboration and business engagement across the entire mining value
chain.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, described India
Mining Week 2026 as a landmark initiative that reflects India's new confidence, vision and global
aspirations in the mining sector. He said the event would serve as a premier international platform to

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