GE Power India yet to take final call on coal exit

General Electric Company (GE) has expressed the intention to exit the new build coal power market across the world, but GE Power India (GEPIL) — the American multinational firm’s Indian subsidiary — is still assessing the holding company’s decision and its impact on business activities in the country. “Unlike a number of other countries globally, India continues to rely on coal for base load power,” GEPIL said in response to FE’s queries.

“GEPIL will therefore continue to focus its efforts on maintaining its business in India aligned with the local market dynamics and the national interests of India,” it said, indicating that the company’s transaction with coal is not yet over, at least in India. GEPIL shares closed at `442.1 on Tuesday, 5.7% lower than Monday’s peak when the announcement was made.