Why Coal is Still So Important for the Indian Economy
May 24, 2020#0183;#32;Besides energy, coal is important in other ways. Stateowned Coal India the worlds largest coal mining company is a major source of revenue for state coffers through dividend payments and taxes. The push to boost and liberalise coal production is rooted in two factors: (1) the importance of coal as an energy source and (2) a race against time for Indias energy industry.