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India’s thermal coal imports from the US at over two-year high in November

According to the energy intelligence firm Kpler, India imported a total of 17.51 MT of thermal coal, lower than the 15-month high of 18.66 MT recorded in October 2023

A coal-laden goods train passes through the Faridabad railway station, in New Delhi (file photo) | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

India increased its long haul thermal coal cargoes in November this year with inbound shipments from the US rising to 1.40 million tonnes (MT), its highest in over a year.

According to the energy intelligence firm Kpler, India imported a total of 17.51 MT of thermal coal, lower than the 15-month high of 18.66 MT recorded in October 2023.