Vedanta bets on cleaner coal to anchor grid stability

As per projections, thermal (coal and lignite) capacity requirement by FY34-35 is estimated at approximately 307 GW as against the current installed capacity of 212 GW.

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To bridge this gap, the Ministry of Power has envisaged adding an additional 97 GW of coal- and lignite-based thermal capacity by FY 34-35.

The energy landscape is evolving rapidly. India today requires both reliable baseload power and accelerating clean energy capacity. Over the years, it has become evident that thermal and renewable energy must coexist to ensure energy security, grid stability, and uninterrupted power supply.

As per projections, thermal (coal and lignite) capacity requirement by FY34-35 is estimated at approximately 307 GW as against the current installed capacity of 212 GW. To bridge this gap, the Ministry of Power has envisaged adding 97 GW of coal- and lignite-based thermal capacity by FY 34-35.

At Vedanta Power, our role is to ensure that India’s growth engine never pauses. We are committed to contributing as a reliable and efficient power supplier while remaining a strong anchor for grid stability. As of Q3FY26, we have a thermal power capacity of 4180 MW, with an additional 600 MW at the Vedanta Ltd Chhattisgarh Power Plant (VLCTPP) in the pipeline.

At the same time, the company is progressively integrating sustainable practices across all our operations. Its thermal assets are being made cleaner and more efficient. At Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) in Mansa, Punjab, for instance, Vedanta is consistently co-firing over 5 percent biomass, supported by two 500-TPD biomass processing facilities. This not only reduces emissions but also addresses the challenge of agricultural residue burning, contributing to an 87 percent reduction in stubble burning in 2025 compared to 2023 in states of Northern India. Additionally, our long-term 100 percent ash utilisation partnerships with cement manufacturers ensure a circular and environmentally responsible approach.