Russian met coal imports triple in the last three fiscal years
Metallurgical coal imports from Russia tripled to 15.1 million tonnes in 2023-24, comprising 21% of India's total imports of 73.2 million tonnes. This substantial rise underscores Russia's growing influence in India's metallurgical coal market, impacting import trends and supply dynamics. India's reliance on Russian metallurgical coal highlights shifting global trade patterns in the coal sector.