India’s coal demand up 13% in September as power, steel and cement sectors stock up

September saw a rebound in India’s coal demand, with metallurgical and industrial users offsetting weaker power-sector intake. Import diversification continues, with Russia, Mozambique, and South Africa expanding market share, while Indonesian volumes slipped. India’s total coal and coke imports rose 13.5% year-on-year in September 2025 to 22.4 Mt, driven by higher demand from the steel, cement, and trading sectors. Thermal […]