India's coal imports fall 9.2% in April 2024–February 2025
India's coal imports fell 9.2% to 220.3 million tonnes in April 2024–February 2025, from 242.6 million tonnes a year earlier, saving about US$ 6.93 billion in foreign exchange, the Coal Ministry said on 13 May 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal said on 13 May 2025 that coal imports in April 2024–February 2025 fell 9.2% to 220.3 million tonnes, from 242.6 million tonnes in the same period of FY 2023-24, saving about US$ 6.93 billion (₹53,137.82 crore) in foreign exchange. Imports by the non-regulated sector (excluding power) fell 15.3%, and imports for blending by thermal power plants fell 38.8%, even as coal-based power generation grew 2.87%. Domestic coal output grew 5.45% in the period, helped by initiatives such as commercial coal mining and Mission Coking Coal.
Key facts
- Imports, Apr 2024–Feb 2025
- 220.3 MT (-9.2%)
- Same period FY24
- 242.6 MT
- Forex saving
- ~US$ 6.93 bn (₹53,137.82 crore)
- Blending imports
- -38.8%
- Domestic output
- +5.45%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By what percentage did India's coal imports fall in April 2024–February 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier?
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Correct answer: B — 9.2%
Coal imports fell 9.2% to 220.3 MT. 15.3% was the fall for the non-regulated sector, 38.8% for blending imports, and 5.45% was growth in domestic output.
Consider the following statements about India's coal imports in April 2024–February 2025: 1. The fall in imports saved about US$ 6.93 billion in foreign exchange. 2. Imports for blending by thermal power plants fell by 38.8%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Coal release of 13 May 2025.