Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has said that India’s coal imports for blending in power sector dropped to 54.16 per cent to 5.5 million tonnes (MT) in the first nine months (April-December) of the FY26 as compared to 12 MT during the same period last year.
He said in 2024-25, coal imports for blending in power sector was at 14.02 MT, while in 2022-23 it stood at 35.10 MT. He added that India's overall coal import dropped to 243.62 MT in 2024-25 from 264.53 MT in 2023-24, resulting in foreign exchange savings of around Rs 60,681.67 crore
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Coal has been implementing strategic measures to strengthen domestic production and ensure a secure coal supply, aligning with India's goals of reducing coal imports and enhancing energy security.
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