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India’s Coal Imports Rise 13.5% in September to 22.05 MT Ahead of Festive Demand
Power: India is now focusing on energy security. Coal imports in India increased by 13.54% in September to 22.05 MT. Non-coking coal accounted for 13.90 MT, and coking coal, needed for the steel industry, accounted for 4.50 MT. Meanwhile, power producer NTPC is planning to set up several new nuclear power projects in the country.
Coal imports in the country are showing a steady rise. According to the latest report, coal imports had increased by 13.54% to 22.05 million tonnes (MT) in September. Due to increased demand before the festivals, non-coking coal imports were at 13.90 MT, and coking coal, required by the steel industry, was at 4.50 MT. According to experts, strong demand for steel and industrial coal can offset the weakness in the power sector.
According to the data, non-coking coal imports stood at 13.90 MT in September this year, slightly higher than 13.24 MT last year. Meanwhile, coking coal imports, essential for the steel industry, stood at 4.50 MT, compared to 3.39 MT last year.
It should be noted that during the April-September 2025 period, non-coking coal imports declined to 86.06 MT, while coking coal imports increased to 31.54 MT. This information was provided by mjunction Services, a B2B e-commerce company partnered with Tata Steel and SAIL.
Mjunction MD and CEO Vinaya Verma said that buyers placed new orders before the festivals, leading to an increase in imports. Further, steel mills' demand for winter stocking will increase coking coal imports. Experts say that strong demand for steel and industrial coal could offset seasonal weakness in the power sector.
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On the other hand, state-owned power producer NTPC is planning to set up several new nuclear power projects in the country. The company will develop nuclear power plants with 700 MW, 1,000 MW, and 1,600 MW capacities. Its goal is to achieve a 30% share, or 30 GW, of India's proposed 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
Note that NTPC is currently evaluating land options in several states, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh. Sites for nuclear projects will be approved by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
In addition, regarding raw materials, the company is also exploring the possibility of acquiring uranium assets abroad. NTPC has also signed a draft agreement with Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) for the technical and commercial evaluation of uranium assets. Technically, the 700 MW and 1,000 MW plants will be fitted with Indian-made pressurised heavy-water reactors (PHWRs), while technical collaboration is being sought for the 1,600 MW projects.
