About

Indian Coal Industry

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The Global Coal Industry continues to hold a crucial place in the world’s energy mix. Despite rapid growth in renewables, coal demand reached a record high in 2024, driven by rising consumption in China and India. The fuel still accounts for nearly 40% of global electricity generation, supported by major producers such as China, India, and the United States & key exporters like Australia, Indonesia, and Russia. However, the industry faces growing challenges—high carbon emissions, stricter environmental regulations, and competition from cheaper renewable energy sources. To remain relevant in a low-carbon future, coal producers are increasingly adopting cleaner technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and digital innovations to improve efficiency and sustainability.

 

In India, coal remains the backbone of energy generation, supplying over 70% of the nation’s electricity. The country produced around 1,047 million tonnes of coal in FY 2024-25—an 11 % rise from the previous year. As the world’s second-largest producer and consumer, India faces the dual challenge of meeting fast-growing energy demand while reducing emissions and modernising ageing infrastructure. Mechanisation, automation, and cleaner logistics are becoming central to India’s energy strategy.

 

After successfully hosting the event in Kolkata for five consecutive years, the upcoming 6th CLI 2026 Expo & Conference, themed “Coal Supply Chain – Transformation Through Modernization and Innovation.” will now be held in New Delhi. The event and its Expo will showcase clean-coal technologies, renewable integration, and intelligent logistics solutions—providing a collaborative platform for industry leaders & policymakers to shape a sustainable and efficient future for India’s coal supply chain.

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