Multiple outlets report that India’s coal imports decline in April 2026, driven by stronger domestic availability. One report says overall coal imports fall nearly 13% in April 2026, while another specifies the decline at about 13% and highlights changes across end uses. Both sources link the reduction to lower dependence on overseas supplies because domestic coal availability improves.
The reporting also distinguishes between categories of coal. The Business Standard piece notes that imports for the power sector drop more sharply—nearly 25%—reflecting reduced need for seaborne thermal coal when domestic supply is higher. In the same period, it says purchases of coking coal show a smaller change, with coking coal imports edging higher even as other categories fall.
Together, the articles indicate a broad reduction in coal import volumes in April 2026, alongside a sectoral split: power-related imports decrease more than overall imports, while coking coal imports do not decline as much.
