India Cuts Coal Imports as Power Plants Turn to Domestic Fuel

India is shifting more of its coal-powered energy needs to domestic sources, reducing its reliance on imported coal as local production surges and renewable energy expands. With domestic coal now making up 50% of fuel at many power plants previously dependent on imports, this move could signal a long-term trend toward energy self-sufficiency. This shift not only helps cut costs and reduce trade deficits but also aligns with India's broader environmental goals to minimize carbon emissions and dependence on foreign energy resources.