Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Indian Power Sector Coal Imports Hit 15-Month High Amid Heat
India’s power companies bought much more coal in August.
They imported 5.52 million metric tons.
That was 85.6% more than in August the year before.
It was also the highest amount since May 2025.
Imports have increased for three months in a row.
The main reason was hotter weather.
Hot weather made people use more electricity.
A local coal trader called iEnergy Natural Resources provided the figures.
India’s power-sector coal imports rose 85.6% year on year in August.
Imports reached 5.52 million metric tons during the month.
August imports were the highest recorded since May 2025.
The increase marked a third consecutive month of higher imports.
Hot weather boosted power demand, contributing to the import surge.
- Who
- India’s power-sector utilities, with figures provided by iEnergy Natural Resources.
- What
- Coal imports increased 85.6% year on year to 5.52 million metric tons.
- When
- In August, marking the third straight month of higher imports.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Hot weather increased demand for power.
- August imports
- 5.52 million metric tons
- Year-on-year change
- Up 85.6%
- Highest level since
- May 2025
- Import trend
- Third consecutive month of increases
- Reported by
- iEnergy Natural Resources
- Primary demand factor
- Hot weather boosting power demand