MMTC is the sole bidder for CIL coal import contract
Coal India Ltd intends to import coal for meeting its supply obligation to the power sector. The coal giant has invited expression of interest in this regard. So far, only MMTC has shown interest in the coal import contract. The evaluation of this expression of interest is on and by next month will be finalised. According to the fuel supply agreements (FSAs), Coal India will supply 65 per cent of the contracted amount from domestic sources and another 15 per cent through imports. CIL has not specified the amount of coal that will be imported.