GENERAL17 Sept 2026
India's power sector coal imports hit 15-month high in Aug amid high demand
India's power producers imported 5.52 million tonnes of coal in August, up 85.6% from a year earlier and the highest in 15 months. Heat and weaker hydropower pushed demand, but domestic supply rose only 2.3 million tonnes. Nearly a third of coal plants now run on critically low stocks, so imported fuel costs more. Review your power costs and fuel-linked contracts.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Power producers imported 5.52 million tonnes of coal in August, an 85.6% rise year-on-year and the highest since May 2025.
- Domestic coal dispatch to the power sector rose by only 2.3 million tonnes, well short of the 10 million-tonne increase in consumption.
- About 80% of August imports, or 4.2 million tonnes, came from Indonesia, and Indonesian coal prices have risen 18% to 20% since May.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business buys electricity or coal-linked fuel, it may be worth reviewing your power cost estimates and supply contracts for the coming months, since imported coal prices have moved up sharply.
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