India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In pursuance of Section 18(B)(3) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957] inserted vide Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 dated 21st August, 2025, the "Coal Exchange Rules, 2026' have been notified by Ministry of Coal in the Gazette of India vide Notification No. G.S.R. 442 (E) dated 4th June, 2026.

In exercise of powers conferred under Section 18B of the MMDR Act, 1957, the Ministry of Coal vide notification No. S.O. 5730 (E) dated 10th December, 2025 published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) has appointed the Coal Controller Organization (CCO) as the Authority to register and regulate the Coal Ex...