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November 1, 2026 11:29 AM

India’s Coal Imports Decline 5.83% in August 2026

India’s coal imports declined by 5.83 per cent in August 2026, falling to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) from 111.05 MT in the corresponding month last year, according to the Ministry of Coal. The country imported 6.48 MT less coal in August compared to the same month in 2025. The decline reflects efforts to boost domestic coal production, improve availability and reduce dependence on imported fuel. Coal imports by power plants fell by 6.39 per cent, from 22.77 MT in August 2025 to 21.32 MT in A...

December 19, 2024 4:43 PM

India’s coal imports decline amid surge in domestic production

India’s coal imports dropped by 3.1% during the April-October period of FY 2024-25, falling to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) from 154.17 MT in the same period last year, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Coal on Thursday. The non-regulated sector (excluding power) saw an even sharper decline in imports, registering an 8.8% decrease during the same period. Despite a 3.87% growth in coal-based power generation between April and October 2024 compared to the previous year, import...

September 25, 2024 6:24 PM

India’s coal imports rise amid surge in power generation

India, which holds the fifth-largest coal reserves globally, ranks as the second-largest coal consumer, fueled by a rapidly expanding economy. However, the current consumption scenario highlights a pressing need for imports, especially for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal, which are insufficiently available from domestic reserves. This gap necessitates imports to support essential industries, particularly steel manufacturing. During the April-July period of FY 2024-25, coal imports saw a...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

India’s coal production surges, import dependency declines

India, home to the world's fifth-largest coal reserves, has seen a significant boost in domestic coal production over the past decade, reducing its reliance on imports despite being the second-largest consumer of coal globally. Recent data reveals a marked improvement in India's coal production growth rate. From fiscal year 2004-05 to 2013-14, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of coal production was 4.44%. However, this figure rose to approximately 5.63% between fiscal years 2014-15 and 20...