India, Nov. 2 -- India's coal imports declined 5.83% year-on-year to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) in August 2026, compared with 111.05 MT in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Coal. The reduction of 6.48 MT reflects improved domestic coal availability and ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's coal supply chain. The government is focusing on increasing indigenous production and reducing avoidable dependence on overseas supplies, particularly for power generation. The latest figures indicate a decline in overall coal imports as domestic supply augmentation measures continue.

Coal imports by power plants fell 6.39% to 21.32 MT in August 2026, compared with 22.77 MT in the corresponding month last year. Within this category, impo...