INFRASTRUCTURE
Coal India Expects Production And Supplies To Gain Pace As Rains Ease
Coal India Ltd (CIL) expects coal production and supplies to gather further pace as intense rains across coal-producing regions ease, with mine conditions improving and key operational activities gaining momentum. Despite prolonged spells of rain through July and August, particularly across east-central regions, CIL supplied 322.90 million tonnes (MT) of coal during April-August of the […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 5, 2026
MANUFACTURING
India’s Coal Production Rises 7.5% In July 2026; Dispatch Jumps 17.3%
India’s coal production rose 7.51% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026, while coal dispatch recorded a stronger 17.34% growth, reflecting robust demand and improved supply across the sector. According to the Ministry of Coal, the country’s coal production stood at 69.75 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) during July, up from 64.88 MT in the corresponding month last […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 2, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Coal Imports By Thermal Plants Fall 27% In FY26, Domestic Supplies Up
India’s dependence on imported coal for power generation continued to decline in FY26, with coal imports by thermal power plants falling 27.4% year-on-year as the government stepped up domestic coal supplies and strengthened logistics infrastructure. According to data shared by the Ministry of Coal, thermal power plants imported 45.4 million tonnes (MT) of coal during […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 28, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
India’s Coal Imports Fall Nearly 13% In April As Domestic Output Strengthens
India’s coal imports declined by nearly 13% year-on-year in April 2026 as improved domestic coal availability reduced the country’s dependence on overseas supplies, according to the Ministry of Coal. Total coal imports fell to 21.13 million tonnes (MT) in April 2026 from 24.27 MT in the corresponding month last year, marking a decline of 3.14 […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 3, 2026
