Coal consumption share in India FY 2024, by sector

Published by
Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Apr 24, 2025

The electricity industry is the largest consumer of coal in India, accounting for roughly 69 percent of total consumption in financial year 2024. The domestic coal demand that year amounted to approximately 1,196 million metric tons. 

Distribution of coal consumption in India in financial year 2024, by sector

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Release date

March 2025

Region

India

Survey time period

FY 2024

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values are provisional

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*includes colliery consumption, jute, coal for soft coke, and other industries.

India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2023 started in April 2022 and ended in March 2023.

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