NEW DELHI: India has started substituting imported coal with domestic coal at some of its power plants, helping reduce the country’s dependence on overseas supplies.

India's coal imports fell 13% in April, driven by reduced demand from power plants relying on imported coal.

India's coal-fired power generation jumped 14% in June to 120.20 billion kWh, the highest level since November 2023, as drought squeezed hydropower.

NEW DELHI: India has started substituting imported coal with domestic coal at some of its power plants, helping reduce the country’s dependence on overseas supplies.