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The Ministry of Coal reports a significant decrease in coal imports by thermal power plants, dropping from 62.5 Million Tonnes in FY 2024-25 to 45.4 Million Tonnes in FY 2025-26, marking a decline of approximately 27.4%. The government has implemented several measures to reduce this dependency on
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In April 2026, India's coal imports dropped by approximately 12.95% compared to the previous year, as the Ministry of Coal successfully advanced import substitution strategies. With total coal imports reduced from 24.27 million tonnes in April 2025 to 21.13 million tonnes, the decline marks significant
Coal Imports
India's coal imports in FY 2024-25 decreased by 7.9%, totaling 243.62 million tonnes, resulting in foreign exchange savings of approximately $7.93 billion. The Non-Regulated Sector saw an 8.95% decline, while coal-based power generation grew by 3.04%. The government is focusing on enhancing domestic