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Paper mills seek PMs intervention as coal costs surge 50% in two months

The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association has appealed to the Prime Minister for assistance with inadequate coal supplies. Escalating coal costs and irregular railway rake availability are significantly impacting paper mill operations across India. The Association stressed that higher fuel costs are straining manufacturing economics while domestic producers face competition from imports. They requested priority coal allocation for the pulp and paper industrys captive power plants.

27 Oct 2026 4:03 pm