#coal-imports
India dependence on imported thermal coal to remain firm
The import coal dependent power facilities are engineered to run on high-calorific, low-ash imported coal and face significant technical challenges in switching to domestic supply, which has much higher ash content and different combustion properties.
India's thermal coal imports sink to a 4-year low as green energy reshapes demand
India's thermal coal imports have reached a four-year low. This decline is attributed to higher domestic coal output and a significant rise in renewable energy generation. The country is actively reducing its dependence on imported coal for power. Increased l…