Enlight Metals Expands into Coal Aggregation

01 Oct 2025 CW Team

Enlight Metals, one of India’s fastest-growing metal aggregators, has announced its entry into the coal sector with the launch of a dedicated coal aggregation division. This strategic move extends the company’s proven aggregation model from metals to coal, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and scale in meeting the needs of India’s industrial and energy sectors.

The new division will primarily serve two high-demand segments: coking coal for the steel industry and thermal coal for industrial and power producers. Both segments face persistent supply challenges, which Enlight Metals aims to address through competitive pricing, secure sourcing, and timely distribution.

“This entry is a natural extension of our business strategy,” said Vedant Goel, Director, Enlight Metals. “We have streamlined the metals supply chain with an asset-light, customer-centric approach. Now, we are applying the same model to coal—creating a multi-commodity platform that delivers efficiency, speed, and scale to industries driving India’s growth.”

Initially, the coal division will focus on establishing reliable supply volumes and building partnerships across steel and industrial sectors. Over time, it will scale operations across multiple user segments, supported by the company’s nationwide logistics network and digital infrastructure.

Sustainability will be a core pillar, with initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of coal distribution and efforts to collaborate with customers on blended fuels and cleaner combustion technologies in line with India’s energy transition goals.

With its strong customer base, financial strength, and expertise in commodity aggregation, Enlight Metals is positioning itself as a leading multi-commodity platform, delivering essential inputs to India’s core industries.

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