March 23 - India has directed Tata Power's 4-gigawatt imported-coal plant in the western state of Gujarat to run at full capacity from April 1 to June 30, citing higher summer demand, per a government order seen.
To ensure adequate power availability, generation from imported coal-based plants needs to be increased, the order said.
The government may extend the full-capacity mandate to other imported coal-based plants between April and June if required.
The directive comes as India anticipates record peak power demand of around 270 gigawatts in the coming months, up from about 242 GW in 2025–26, and moves to boost output from imported-coal plants to avoid shortages.
It also follows the Gujarat state government's recent approval of a revised power purchase arrangement with Tata Power, clearing the way for the resumption of long-term supply from the plant.
The plant has been largely idle for the past six months due to high imported-coal costs and the absence of a power supply agreement.
