India’s thermal coal imports from Russia surged to 1.3 million tonnes in May, marking a 52% month-on-month increase—the highest monthly volume in two years. This surge reflects a strategic shift in sourcing, driven by cost advantages, rising quality, and diversification of energy imports. Coal

India's coal imports increased by 2% to 182.02 million tonnes during April-November 2024, with a notable decline in November imports due to sufficient domestic supply.