India’s Coal Imports Rise Slightly in Q1 FY26 (1)
India’s coal imports increased marginally by 1.5% to 76.40 million tonnes (MT) in the April–June 2025 quarter, compared to 75.26 MT in the same period last year. The rise occurred despite a continued policy emphasis on boosting domestic coal production, reflecting seasonal and supply-related constraints, especially during the monsoon months.
The figures were compiled by mjunction Services Ltd, a B2B e-commerce platform jointly owned by Tata Steel and SAIL.
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL), which supplies over 80% of India’s coal, reported an 8.5% decline in production in June 2025, producing 57.8 MT versus 63.1 MT in June 2024.
While the company didn’t cite specific reasons, analysts attribute the decline to monsoon-related operational hindrances, which typically reduce mining output and slow dispatches to thermal power plants.
Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy reassured that there will be no coal shortage during the monsoon, stating the government is well-prepared to meet demand across power and industrial sectors.
The Ministry of Coal reaffirmed its commitment to,
The government continues to invest in infrastructure, mechanized evacuation, and newer mines to strengthen supply-side resilience.
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