· New Mines and Increased Capacity: Updates on domestic production​ 

· Latest news on the e-auction and allocation methodology to optimize coal distribution 

· Considering new tech and equipment to support the projected domestic growth in production

· Demand projections for power, steel, cement, and industrial

· What is the expected supply from commercial mines up to 2030?

· How has the market picked up following elections and monsoons in 2024?

· Outlook risks: Considering the impact of La Niña and geopolitics on the commodity market

· What’s the breakdown of domestic resources vs imports in meeting India’s growing demand?

· Will domestic production be enough to completely displace imported thermal coal?

· Exploring coal quality trends in India

· Are new supplies arriving from the captive mine blocks?

· Outlooks for power demand growth

· What is the expected coal demand for power generation?

· Impact on those demands of supply chain challenges and environmental regulations

· Considering AI data centres and other continuous, high-capacity energy facilities 

· Where are we with hydrogen-based energy and renewables in diversifying the energy mix?

· Global supply, demand, and pricing top line outlook

· Current production levels and export volumes of thermal coal globally

· How are supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors influencing availability?

· For how long can we expect attractive international pricing to remain?

· Should we be expecting further volatility in coal trade flows?

· Breakdown of coal imports by section

· Which countries are taking more share in Indian coal imports? 

· Demand and shortfall of coal in India (demand vs domestic production) 

· Future outlook for Indian coal and coke imports

· Evaluating the Indian market from outside perspectives

· Infrastructure developments to ensure efficient delivery of coal to the Indian market

· Risk management of price volatility, supply disruptions, and regulatory changes

· Coal quality and blending strategies for the Indian market

· Understanding why the market is the way it is

· The impact of Red Sea developments on global markets

· What’s the situation with fleet supply?

· Future outlooks for ocean freight rates 

· Shipping Coal – Expectations by Ship Owners at Load Port / Discharge Port 

· Considering Charter Party clauses to avoid disputes and claims

· Suggestions on commercial documentation like BL, MR

· Expectations around safety and environment

· Impact of domestic expansion on import policies and India’s maritime regulatory landscape

· Port infrastructure projects: Assessing capacity, congestion, and global competitiveness

· How are automation and digitalization optimizing coal transportation efficiency and safety?

· Green ports and shipping: Latest developments

· Exploring how increased domestic production is outpacing transport and storage capacity

· Managing unexpected delays and demand fluctuations with planning and stockpile buffers

· Infrastructure and policy improvements to reduce dependence on road transportation

· Analysis of Coal India’s expansion and increased e-auction activity impacting supply chains 

· Translating industrialization, urbanization, and government policy into steel demand

· How do domestic supply and demand match up over the next 2-3 years?

· Evaluating growth in imported steel and review of anti-dumping mandates

· What sort of coal will be required to meet evolving customer expectations?

· The rate of technology change to EAF and green steel production

· Domestic demand for met coke and coal and the impact of green steel

· Indian met coal supply and production expansion plans

· Evaluating the impact of Indonesian imports on domestic coke prices

· Supplier Diversity: Considering quality and longevity of imports from Russia and Mongolia

· Production volumes, consumption trends, and market dynamics

· What can we expect of petcoke imports over the next 12 months?

· Balancing traditional practices with environmental considerations in the cement industry

· AI, ML and other new tech into coal beneficiation: A step towards green coal

· Upgrading low GCV, high ash Indian coal to diversify its use 

· Latest developments with CCUS

· What progress has been made relating to transition to low carbon emissions / green steel? 

· India’s projected energy needs 

· Current and expected diversification within India’s energy sector

· Expectations of increased privatisation of the coal industry

· Progress made on the challenges of renewables: intermittency, storage, and grid integration

· What measures are being taken to develop the country’s nuclear energy capabilities?