News Summary

• India has ordered 112 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 through December 31.
• The plants have been directed to sell surplus electricity through power exchanges and report their generation, power sales, available capacity and coal stocks every week.
• Uttar Pradesh is seeking the Centre’s support for a commercial semiconductor fab in the Jewar region, dedicated rail-cargo links and funding for inter-state transmission.
• Ather Energy said the EV industry is now established and can do without subsidies such as PM E-DRIVE.