Indian Coal Imports Dip as Domestic Output Rises

Indian Coal Imports Dip as Domestic Output Rises

India’s coal imports fell by 9.2% in the period April 2024 - February 2025 from a year earlier as domestic production rose by more than 5%, data from the Indian Ministry of Coal showed on Wednesday. Imports of all types of coal fell to 220.3 million tons in the 11 months to February 2025—the first 11 months of the Indian fiscal year ending March 2025. The lower coal imports saved India nearly $6.93 billion, according to the coal ministry. At the…

India cuts coal imports by 9.2%, saves $6.93 billion in FY25 - Cargo Insights

India slashes coal imports by 9.2% in April–Feb FY25, saving ₹53,137 crore in foreign exchange. In a significant milestone towards energy self-reliance, India’s coal imports declined by 9.2% during April 2024 to February 2025, totalling 220.3 million tonnes (MT), down from 242.6 MT in the same period of the previous fiscal year. This reduction has resulted in foreign exchange savings of approximately $6.93 billion (₹53,137.82 crore). The non-reg…

India Reduces Coal Import: Coal Ministry Reports Major Cut in Imports, Boost in Domestic Production

Coal Import: India witnessed a 9.2% decline in coal imports between April 2024 and February 2025, totaling 220.3 million tonnes (MT), compared to 242.6 MT during the same period in the previous fiscal year. The Ministry of Coal reported that this sharp drop in imports led to foreign exchange savings of approximately USD 6.93 billion (Rs 53,137.82 crore). This development reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to promote domestic coal producti…

Coal imports during April 2024 to February 2025 drops by 9.2% annually

The Government of India has implemented several initiatives, including Commercial Coal Mining and Mission Coking Coal, to enhance domestic coal production and reduce imports The post Coal imports during April 2024 to February 2025 drops by 9.2% annually appeared first on News Riveting.

Coal imports fall by 9.2% in April–February period, saving nearly $7 billion in forex - The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint

India’s coal imports fell sharply by 9.2% during the April 2024 to February 2025 period, amounting to 220.3 million tonnes (MT) compared to 242.6 MT in the same period of the previous financial year. This decline translated into foreign exchange savings of approximately $6.93 billion (₹53,137.82 crore), according to data released by the Ministry of […] The post Coal imports fall by 9.2% in April–February period, saving nearly $7 billion in forex…