India's coal imports fall 8.4% in April–December 2024, saving about $5.43 billion
India's coal imports fell 8.4% to 183.42 million tonnes in April–December 2024 from 200.19 MT a year earlier, saving about $5.43 billion in foreign exchange, the Ministry of Coal said on 11 March 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal said on 11 March 2025 that coal imports in April–December 2024 fell 8.4% to 183.42 million tonnes, from 200.19 MT in the same period of 2023-24, saving about $5.43 billion (₹42,315.7 crore) in foreign exchange. Imports by the non-regulated sector (excluding power) fell 12.01%, and imports for blending by thermal power plants dropped 29.8%, even though coal-based power generation grew 3.53%. Domestic coal output rose 6.11% in the period, which the ministry credited to commercial coal mining and Mission Coking Coal.
Key facts
- Imports
- 183.42 MT in Apr–Dec 2024, down 8.4% from 200.19 MT
- Forex saved
- About $5.43 billion (₹42,315.7 crore)
- Blending imports
- Down 29.8%
- Domestic output
- Up 6.11%
Practice MCQs 1 questions
By how much did India's coal imports fall in April–December 2024 compared with the same period of 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 8.4%
Coal imports fell 8.4% to 183.42 MT from 200.19 MT, saving about $5.43 billion in foreign exchange.