# Captive Coal Plants Maximize Output Amid High Demand

> India orders captive coal plants to run at full capacity to meet record electricity demand.
- Title: Captive Coal Plants Maximize Output Amid High Demand
- Summary: India orders captive coal plants to run at full capacity to meet record electricity demand. India directs over 100 captive coal plants with 50+ MW capacity…
- Keywords: india, captive coal plants, electricity demand, power generation, tata power, mundra plant, Captive, Coal, Plants, Maximize, Output, High
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-orders-captive-coal-plants-to-maximize-power-output-amid-record-demand/articleshow/134502962.cms
- Author: Shilpa Samant
- Published: 2026-09-26T11:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, captive coal plants, electricity demand, power generation, tata power, mundra plant
## India invokes Section 11
India has for the first time invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for captive coal-based power plants.
## Directives for plants
Plants with over 50 MW capacity must operate at maximum available capacity for the next quarter.
## Surplus power sales
Generators will sell surplus power through power exchanges after using 51% for their consumption.
## Record demand growth
Power consumption grew by over 14% in September due to cooling and irrigation demand amid monsoon deficit.
## Peak demand surge
Peak demand crossed 271 GW in September, higher than last year's summer peak of 243 GW.
## Tata Power extension
The ministry extended special provisions for Tata Power's 4,000 MW Mundra plant until December.
## Key takeaway

India directs over 100 captive coal plants with 50+ MW capacity to maximize power output amid record electricity demand growth.