Coal, being an important source of energy generation, remains preferable to India for fueling its economic growth. Approximately, 70 percent of Indiaís electricity generation is dependent on coal. The coal sector has several structural issues and regulatory challenges. The sector is facing numerous issues, such as lukewarm demand, regulatory bottlenecks, technological disruptions and environmental risks. The paper focusses on the ëFuture of Coalí and delves deep to understand the structural issues, regulatory challenges, and technology disruptions in the sector