India's coal imports rose 0.9% to 90.51 MT in Q2 2024, driven by a 10.18% increase in coal-based power generation.

India's coal imports rose 0.9% to 90.51 million tonnes (MT) from April to July 2024, driven by a 10.18% increase in coal-based power generation. Non-coking coal imports grew by 2%, while coking coal imports fell by 2.6%. Despite significant domestic coal production growth of 9.56% to 321.40 MT, reliance on imports persists, particularly for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal needed for key industries.

September 25, 2024
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