India’s coal imports declined by 3.1 percent to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) during the April-October period of FY 2024-25, compared to 154.17 MT in the same period of the previous year. According to data released by the Ministry of Coal today, this decrease was attributed to an increase in domestic coal production. Additionally, the non-regulated sector (other than power) witnessed a more significant drop of 8.8 percent during Apr-Oct 2024 as compared to the same period of last year.

This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports.