Domestic coal prices in India decline on tepid demand, comfortable supply availability

Domestic coal prices remained subdued as on 22 May 2026 amid weak industrial demand and comfortable supply availability. BigMint assessed 5,000 GCV coal prices lower by around INR 500/t w-o-w, while 4,500 GCV material declined around INR 200/t to nearly INR 4,100/t. Meanwhile, washery grade 38FC coal exw-Plant Bilaspur region was offered around INR 5,400-5,800/t plus GST this week.