MAY 20258CCEA REVISES SHAKTI SCHEME TO STREAMLINE COAL ALLOCATION FOR POWER PLANTSADANI'S E-MOBILITY ARM INVESTS RS 100 CRORE IN EV CHARGING NETWORK EXPANSIONAdani Total Energies E-mobility Limited (ATEL), a part of Adani Total Gas Limited, has poured Rs 100 crore into building a network of 3,400 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across India over the last 18 months. This effort has made ATEL the top EV charging operator at airports, with chargers at 21 airports and over 100 charging points. The company plans to keep the momentum going by adding 2,000 more charging points in 2025, with an additional investment of about Rs 70-80 crore.Suresh P. Manglani, CEO of Adani Total Gas Limited, shared the progress during the company's recent earnings call. "ATEL has energized 2,338 of its 3,401 installed EV The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned the revised Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India (SHAKTI). This policy modernization delivers a streamlined processing method for coal linkages while serving both long-term and immediate coal needs of thermal power operations.charging points, making them accessible to the public," he said. ATEL is focusing on serving both businesses and everyday drivers, with stronger demand from the business side so far. Manglani is excited about the future, saying, "We are building infrastructure not just for today but for the future of electric mobility."This push fits perfectly with India's goal to go green, backed by the government's Rs 10,900 crore PM E-Drive program, which includes Rs 2,000 crore for public charging stations. ATEL is also exploring a deal to buy a majority stake in GLIDA, a network with 180 EV charging stations and 850 points, which could make it an even bigger player in the market.The Adani Group is diversifying into sustainable energy, and ATEL's work is a key part of that. Its charging network supports India's plan to have 22,100 public chargers for electric cars and 48,400 for two- and three-wheelers by March 2026. Experts say ATEL's efforts will help make EVs more popular, especially in cities and around airports.As India moves toward cleaner energy, ATEL's investment in EV charging stations shows its commitment to leading the way in electric mobility, helping create a greener and more connected future. TOP STORIESThe revised SHAKTI policy introduces two key coal linkage windows: one at a notified price for central sector, state, and independent power producers (IPPs), and another at a premium above the notified price. The Ministry of Coal stated, "The CCEA has approved grant of fresh coal linkages to thermal power plants of central sector/state sector/independent power producers (IPPs)."Under the 'coal at notified price' segment, the existing mechanism for granting coal linkages to central sector thermal power projects (TPPs) will continue, ensuring a stable supply to these plants. Additionally, "Coal linkage earmarked to states may be utilized by states in its own genco, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to be identified through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) or existing IPPs having Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for setting up of a new expansion unit under 'coal at notified price' window."The 'premium over notified price' segment allows domestic coal-based power producers with PPAs or untied agreements, along with imported coal-based plants, to secure coal via auction for durations ranging from 12 months to 25 years. This revision ensures efficient coal allocation, ultimately strengthening India's energy security.
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