In response to the energy supply crisis stemming from disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and crude oil supplies from West Asia, Coal India Ltd (CIL) plans to auction 25.62 million tonnes of coal in April 2023. This auction will utilize the Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) system, which simplifies the auction process by consolidating various auction types into one platform. CIL's subsidiaries will contribute varying amounts, with Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd offering the largest share of 8.5 million tonnes. Notably, CIL has opened its auctions to buyers from neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, allowing them to bypass domestic traders. This move is expected to enhance transparency and competition in the coal market while safeguarding domestic supply. CIL's coal production saw a 1.7% decline in FY26, totaling 768.1 million tonnes, down from 781.1 million tonnes in FY25.