India’s coal imports fell by 3.1% to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) during April-October in FY25, compared to 154.17 MT in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Coal. The decline is attributed to the government’s initiatives to enhance domestic coal production and reduce import dependence. The Non-Regulated Sector, which excludes the power sector, recorded an 8.8% year-on-year drop in coal imports during the period. Coal imports for blending by thermal power plants also decreased significantly by 19.5%, despite a 3.87% increase in coal-based power generation during the same period.