A must read for coal and allied sectors! Indias coal import crosses 170 mt in 2013-14 As Coal India Ltd struggles to match the demand from thermal power plants, Indias coal import crosses 170 million tons in 2013-14, driven by thermal coal import from Indonesia. This translates into a forex outgo of more than 17 billion and a net cost differential between domestically procured coal and imports of Rs 27,000 crore. The March 2014 issue of Coal Insights presents a comprehensive analysis of the surge in Indias coal imports and its impact on the economy. Also read the interviews of leading importers who give their outlook on international coal prices and demand for 2014-15.