Coal India

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The country needs a more flexible and resilient system

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

India's thermal coal stocks plunge 42% to 9-day cover, lowest in 3 years

Coal stocks at thermal plants fell to 29 mt in August from 50 mt a year ago as higher power demand lifted coal-based generation and strained inventory replenishment

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 6:53 PM IST

UP's 973-mt captive coal block remains idle 11 years after allotment: Govt

The Coal Ministry has asked Uttar Pradesh to expedite development of the Saharpur Jamarpani block, saying UPRVUNL has made no progress towards operationalising the mine

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Stocks to watch: ICICI Pru AMC, Meesho, Wipro, Shakti Pumps, Hindustan Zinc

Stocks to watch: ICICI Pru AMC, Meesho, Wipro, Shakti Pumps, Hindustan Zinc, Sun Pharma, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, MCX, among others, will be in focus today.

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

NCL coal production, supply pick up amid shortages in power sector

NCL's coal production rose 67 per cent and supplies 75 per cent on September 8 from the September 1-3 averages as mine conditions improved after heavy rainfall.

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

Power plants with critical coal levels rise to 58; experts say no crisis

Coal stocks at thermal power plants fall as critical-stock plants rise, even as Coal India holds record-high pithead inventories

Updated On: 06 Sep 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Higher demand, e-auction premiums improve outlook for Coal India

Strong power demand, higher e-auction premiums and the proposed Mahanadi Coalfields IPO offer earnings and value-unlocking triggers despite modest Q1 results

Updated On: 02 Sep 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Coal India to sell 10% stake in subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields' IPO

State-run Coal India is ‌offloading up to 661.8 million shares in its unit, according to the prospectus

Updated On: 02 Sep 2026 | 7:57 AM IST

Coal India's supply-first strategy holds as August production declines

Coal India raised August supplies by 5.5 per cent despite a 5.7 per cent production decline, as the miner continued to draw down accumulated pithead inventories

Updated On: 01 Sep 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Coal India prepares to list MCL, SECL after board approval: B Sairam

The move follows the listings of BCCL in January and CMPDI in March 2026; Coal India is considering around 25 per cent equity dilution in MCL and SECL

Updated On: 31 Aug 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Coal India sets up Singapore arm to pursue overseas critical mineral assets

CIL Global will explore overseas critical mineral acquisitions and manage investments as the state-run miner looks to diversify its portfolio beyond coal

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

State levies added ₹7,000 crore to Coal India's bill in FY26: CMD B Sairam

Coal India paid over Rs 32,000 crore in state statutory levies in FY26, with Sairam calling for a stable and predictable taxation framework

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

Coal India enters iron ore mining in latest push towards diversification

Coal India has emerged as the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block, marking its entry into iron ore mining as it expands beyond coal

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

Eight coal gasification projects to draw ₹65,365 crore investment

The Centre says eight approved coal gasification projects are expected to attract investments of ₹65,365 crore and gasify around 12 million tonnes of coal annually

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Coal India July coal supplies hit record high, production rises 8.44%

Coal India said July 2026 supplies rose to 64.19 MT, the highest-ever coal offtake for the month in the company's history, while production grew to 50.36 MT

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Coal pensioners seek ₹10,000 minimum payout as Centre rules out revision

Retirees seek inflation-linked revisions after the government told Parliament no enhancement proposal is under consideration following an actuarial assessment of the pension fund

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Coal India production rises 8.4% to 50.36 MT in July; offtake hits record

State-owned CIL on Saturday said its production grew 8.4 per cent to 50.36 million tonnes (MT) in July. Coal India Ltd (CIL) accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. Despite challenges posed by the rains, the company recorded healthy growth in coal production. Simultaneously, it has sustained strong momentum in coal supplies through a demand-responsive inventory optimisation strategy, enabling it to maintain a comfortable balance between production and supplies. "Coal India Ltd recorded a robust operational performance in July 26-27, registering an 8.44 per cent growth in coal production," it said in a statement. Coal supplies also increased 18.38 per cent to 64.19 MT during July, over the year-ago period. "Coal supplied in July FY27 marks the highest-ever coal offtake for the month in any financial year. The previous highest July supply stood at 60.5 MT, achieved in FY 24-25," the statement said. The strong operational momentum follows another record performance in

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Coal India's Q1 capex rises 16% to ₹3,399 crore, exceeds quarterly target

Land acquisition, coal evacuation infrastructure and plant & machinery accounted for three-fourths of Coal India's first-quarter capital expenditure as the miner exceeded its target

Updated On: 28 Jul 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

CIL's Q1 profit remains flat; higher costs weigh on operating margins

State-owned miner reports flat quarterly profit as higher operating costs offset revenue growth, while coal offtake rises on inventory liquidation

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 8:28 PM IST

Q1 results today: Coal India, BEL, Tata Power, among 68 firms on July 27

Coal India is expected to post muted earnings in the first quarter (Q1FY27), as analysts see muted offtake, subdued e-premiums and higher operating expenses impacting the company's performance.

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 9:29 AM IST