Coal Imports by Imported-Fuel Power Plants Rise Marginally in August
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Coal Imports by Imported-Fuel Power Plants Rise Marginally in August

Coal imports by thermal power plants dependent on imported fuel rose marginally to 18.31 mn t in August 2026 from 18.13 mn t in August 2025, according to data released by the coal ministry. The increase came as the government continued efforts to reduce dependence on overseas coal in the power sector.

These plants are designed to operate primarily on imported coal. Their imports accounted for a limited increase even as overall coal imports declined during the month, indicating a differing trend among power stations based on fuel requirements and plant design.

The country's total coal imports fell 5.83 per cent to 104.57 mn t in August from 111.05 mn t in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year. The ministry attributed the decline to efforts to raise domestic coal production, improve availability and strengthen the supply chain.

Coal imports by power plants decreased 6.39 per cent to 21.32 mn t in August from 22.77 mn t in August 2025. The ministry linked the reduction to improved domestic coal availability and lower requirements for imported coal blending at domestic coal-based power plants.

The share of imported coal in India's total coal consumption also declined in August compared with the same month last year. Coking coal imports fell 4.18 per cent to 27.30 mn t from 28.49 mn t. Coking coal is an important raw material for steel production, while domestic supplies remain constrained by the quality and characteristics of indigenous reserves.

Import requirements for coking coal therefore continue to depend on the specific raw material needs of the steel industry. The government is working to increase domestic coal production, expand evacuation capacity, improve supply-chain efficiency and strengthen coal quality management, while maintaining reliable supplies for the power and industrial sectors.

Coal imports by thermal power plants dependent on imported fuel rose marginally to 18.31 mn t in August 2026 from 18.13 mn t in August 2025, according to data released by the coal ministry. The increase came as the government continued efforts to reduce dependence on overseas coal in the power sector. These plants are designed to operate primarily on imported coal. Their imports accounted for a limited increase even as overall coal imports declined during the month, indicating a differing trend among power stations based on fuel requirements and plant design. The country's total coal imports fell 5.83 per cent to 104.57 mn t in August from 111.05 mn t in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year. The ministry attributed the decline to efforts to raise domestic coal production, improve availability and strengthen the supply chain. Coal imports by power plants decreased 6.39 per cent to 21.32 mn t in August from 22.77 mn t in August 2025. The ministry linked the reduction to improved domestic coal availability and lower requirements for imported coal blending at domestic coal-based power plants. The share of imported coal in India's total coal consumption also declined in August compared with the same month last year. Coking coal imports fell 4.18 per cent to 27.30 mn t from 28.49 mn t. Coking coal is an important raw material for steel production, while domestic supplies remain constrained by the quality and characteristics of indigenous reserves. Import requirements for coking coal therefore continue to depend on the specific raw material needs of the steel industry. The government is working to increase domestic coal production, expand evacuation capacity, improve supply-chain efficiency and strengthen coal quality management, while maintaining reliable supplies for the power and industrial sectors.

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