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Indian coal and coke imports declined 6.8 % to 19.77 million metric tonnes ( mt ) in October compared to the year before , according to e - commerce company mjunction services which is jointly run by India Steel and the Steel Authority of India . Mjunction said demand for thermal coal was being maintained by a private sector coal shortage , but also anticipated a correction in coal pricing and may have delayed production . On the other hand , metallurgical coal experienced healthy growth due to the steel industry demand and the anticipation of higher prices , according to CEO Vinaya Varma .