India's coal imports fall nearly 13% in April as domestic supply improves

Jul 02, 2026

India's coal imports fell nearly 13 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, driven by a sharp decline in imports by the power sector, as...

Coal import for blending purposes in power generation declines by 8.5% during April-Sept 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Coal imports for blending purposes decreased to 9.79 MT compared to last year which was 10.70 MT indicating a decline of 8.5 per cent...

India cuts coal imports by over 9% in FY25, saving USD 6.93 billion in forex

May 14, 2025

India's coal imports witnessed a sharp decline of 9.2 per cent during the April 2024 to February 2025 period, totaling 220.3 million tonnes (MT),...

Ministry of Coal reveals plan to reduce imports and boost exports

Jul 29, 2024

In a significant shift in the country's energy landscape, the Ministry of Coal is spearheading a transformative initiative to reduce coal imports and promote...

India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

Aug 15, 2026

India's coal import basket is becoming increasingly steel-centric, with imports of metallurgical coal rising sharply in FY2025-26 even as dependence on imported thermal coal...

Coal procurement scandal casts Pakistan in dim light

May 13, 2024

Power plants are increasingly turning to long-term coal imports, taking advantage of a market with ample liquidity and availability. This shift came after the...