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Vedanta Power uses mostly Indian coal to avoid global price swings, aiming to become a top-five producer despite rising fuel costs and urging government support.
Vedanta Power's CEO Rajinder Singh Ahuja said the company’s reliance on domestic coal has shielded its operations from global geopolitical tensions, ensuring stable fuel supply and pricing.
While most plants use Indian coal, the Meenakshi plant in Andhra Pradesh shifted to 80% domestic coal to manage higher costs from rising global coal prices.
Increased crude prices have also raised the cost of Light Diesel Oil used in plant start-ups, adding operational pressure.
Despite these challenges, domestic fuel use limits exposure to international volatility.
Ahuja highlighted ambitions to become a top-five power producer after a planned demerger, citing strong demand and policy support, while calling for timely government payments, improved regulations, and more realistic enforcement of biomass co-firing mandates.
Vedanta Power utiliza principalmente carbón indio para evitar las fluctuaciones de precios globales, con el objetivo de convertirse en uno de los cinco principales productores a pesar del aumento de los costos de combustible y el apoyo urgente del gobierno.