India's coal imports fall 13% in April
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026
The decline in coal imports signals reduced reliance on foreign coal, benefiting domestic coal producers and potentially lowering input costs for power plants. However, stable coking coal imports indicate continued demand for steel production, supporting steel sector growth.
In April 2026, India's coal imports fell 12.95% year-on-year to 21.13 million tonnes, driven by higher domestic coal availability and government efforts to reduce import dependence. Power sector imports dropped 24.89%, with imported coal-based power plants seeing a 27.45% decline. Coking coal imports for steel rose marginally by 1.34%. The India — Ministry of Coal attributed the decline to increased domestic production, improved supply management, and coordination with Coal India and the Ministry of Railways.
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