Coal imports dip

Coal imports in the country between April 2024 and February 2025 dropped 9.2% to 220.3 million tonnes (mt) compared to 242.6 mt in the same period last year. India’s coal import in FY24 had stood at 268.24 mt, 7.7% higher than the previous year. Notably, the non-regulated sector, excluding the power sector, experienced a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline of 15.3%. Although coal-based power generation rose 2.87% YoY during April-February of FY25, imports for blending by thermal power plants fell sharply by 38.8%. The coal sector continues to play a critical role in the country’s energy mix, powering over 74% of electricity generation and supporting key industries such as steel and cement, as per a report.

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