India's thermal coal imports surge to 10-month high of 14.16 million tonnes in March 2025.

India's thermal coal imports hit a 10-month high in March 2025, reaching 14.16 million tonnes, up 10% from February but down 2% from March 2024. The rise is attributed to preparations for summer peak demand and government mandates for optimal power plant operations. Despite this, overall coal imports from April to February 2025 fell slightly by 1.4% to 240.77 million tonnes, influenced by higher stockpiles and a focus on infrastructure improvements.