This coal will be procured for direct supply to our customers for their imported coal-based projects. The size of the investment for these projects will depend on the size of the coal mines. The company’s plans are consistent with its strategy of ensuring coal supplies to the customers. Imported coal typically has a higher calorific value, which reduces wastage and also improves the generation efficiency of these power projects. Analysts estimate that 1 tonne of imported coal is equivalent to 1.56 tonnes of domestic coal. Coal mining costs are expected to rise, too, due to demand pressures on equipment and human resources in particular, but it will still have value for the investors who choose to mine rather than purchase at prevailing market rates