Coal imports declined by 5.83 pc: Kishan Reddy

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National coal imports declined by 5.83 per cent to 104.57 million tonnes during August 2026, down from 111.05 million tonnes imported during the corresponding period last year.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
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Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy stated on Monday that the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is advancing toward self-reliance by expanding domestic production and reducing import reliance.

National coal imports declined by 5.83 per cent to 104.57 million tonnes during August 2026, down from 111.05 million tonnes imported during the corresponding period last year. Coal imported for blending in domestic thermal power plants dropped sharply by 35.23 per cent. Kishan Reddy attributed this reduction to policy reforms, increased domestic mining, enhanced transport logistics, and supply chain improvements, noting that declining imports strengthen national energy security and bolster self-sufficiency efforts.

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