India's coal imports fall 7.9% to 243.62 MT in FY 2024-25
India's coal imports fell 7.9% to 243.62 million tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 264.53 MT a year earlier, saving about USD 7.93 billion in foreign exchange, the Coal Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Summary
India's coal imports declined 7.9% to 243.62 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2024-25, compared with 264.53 MT in FY 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Coal on 27 May 2025. The fall saved about USD 7.93 billion (₹60,681.67 crore) in foreign exchange. Imports by the non-regulated sector (excluding power) fell 8.95%, and imports for blending by thermal power plants dropped 41.4% even as coal-based power generation grew 3.04%. Domestic coal output grew 5% in FY 2024-25; the ministry credited initiatives such as Commercial Coal Mining and Mission Coking Coal.
Key facts
- FY25 imports
- 243.62 MT (−7.9%)
- FY24 imports
- 264.53 MT
- Forex saved
- ≈USD 7.93 billion (₹60,681.67 crore)
- Blending imports (thermal plants)
- −41.4%
- Non-regulated sector imports
- −8.95%
- Domestic output
- +5% in FY25
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By how much did India's coal imports fall in FY 2024-25 compared with FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — 7.9%
Coal imports fell 7.9% to 243.62 MT. 8.95% is the fall for the non-regulated sector and 41.4% for blending imports by thermal plants; 5% is domestic output growth.
Consider the following statements about coal in FY 2024-25: 1. Imports of coal for blending by thermal power plants fell by 41.4%. 2. Coal-based power generation declined during the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: coal-based power generation grew by 3.04%.