BHP expects Indian steel industry's boom to boost its coal business

Around 40% of BHP's metallurgical coal, used by steel mills and known as coking coal, is now heading to India, chief commercial officer Vandita Pant told FT

BHP Group expects the rampant expansion of India's steel industry to boost its coal business significantly, Chief Commercial Officer Vandita Pant told the Financial Times on Monday.

Around 40% of BHP's metallurgical coal, used by steel mills and known as coking coal, is now heading to India, she said.