India's Coal Power Demand Set for 11.5% Jump in April-June

India's coal demand from power plants is set to rise by 11.5% in the April to June quarter amid the peak electricity demand season in the country in May and June, sources with knowledge of the matter told the Economic Times. Demand from coal-fired power plants is expected to hit 233 million tons, while electricity generation at these plants is forecast to jump by 13.3% this quarter. India is preparing to meet the surge in electricity demand during the peak consumption period in May and June. Weather forecasts at present point to above-normal temperatures…