India, Nov. 1 -- India's total coal imports declined by 5.83% in August 2026, falling to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) from 111.05 MT in August 2025, a reduction of 6.48 MT. The decline reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal to enhance domestic coal production, improve availability and strengthen the supply chain, with a view to reducing the country's dependence on imported coal.
Key Highlights
1. Coal Imports by the Power Sector Decline by 6.39%
Coal imports by power plants decreased by 6.39%, from 22.77 MT in August 2025 to 21.32 MT in August 2026. The decline is consistent with efforts to improve domestic coal availability and reduce dependence on imported coal for blending at domestic coal-based power plants.
2. Imports...