Power plants increase domestic coal use to 50-70% amid higher local production and renewable energy expansion.
India has reduced coal imports to multi-year lows by boosting domestic coal use in power plants. Many facilities, previously reliant on imported coal, now source 50% of their fuel locally, with some reaching 70% domestic coal share.
The shift follows rising domestic coal production and the expansion of renewable energy capacity. Power producers are blending imported and local coal to meet demand, reflecting a broader push to cut dependency on foreign supplies.
Officials indicate the trend is driven by cost efficiency and energy security goals, though no immediate market reaction was reported.