Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India's Coal Imports Decline in July, Weakness Continues
India's purchases of coal, a fuel used for power plants, went down in July.
Imports were lower due to big stockpiles and less need for power because of the rain.
Production of coal also decreased.
At the same time, the amount of electricity made from the sun and wind went up.
This pattern is expected to continue for a couple more months.
India's coal imports decreased in July 2025, down 18% month-on-month.
Thermal coal imports fell to their lowest level since February.
Domestic coal production and dispatch also declined in July due to monsoon rains.
Coal consumption at power plants decreased in July 2025.
Renewable energy generation increased while coal-based power generation declined.
- Who
- India's coal importers and power plants
- What
- Coal imports and consumption declined in July 2025.
- When
- July 2025, with continued weakness expected in August and September.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Ample stockpiles, monsoon rains, and increased renewable energy generation contributed to the decline.
Declining Coal Production and Consumption
Growing Renewable Energy Sector
Impact on Power Generation
Declining Coal Production and Consumption
Decreased coal imports are a negative trend as the reliance on coal decreases.
Growing Renewable Energy Sector
Growth in renewable energy generation indicates a positive shift towards cleaner energy sources.
- July 2025 Coal Imports
- 12.08 million tonnes (mt), down 18% m-o-m, 12% y-o-y
- July 2025 TPP Coal Imports
- 4.02 mt, down 24% y-o-y
- July 2025 Domestic Coal Production
- 64.86 mt, down 12% y-o-y
- July 2025 Coal Consumption
- 70.9 mt, down 2.6% y-o-y
- July 2025 Coal-based Power Generation
- Declined by almost 4% y-o-y
- July 2025 Renewable Energy Generation
- Increased by 14% y-o-y
