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CIL offers record 35 MT coal linkage auction to sponge iron sector

State-owned miner announces a record coal linkage offer and other policy changes aimed at reducing imports and improving fuel availability for industry

Coal India offers record 35 MT coal under linkage auction to curb imports

Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Friday announced a series of measures to boost coal availability for non-regulated sector (NRS) consumers and improve operational flexibility, as part of efforts to reduce import dependence and meet rising industrial demand. The state-run miner in a statement said it will offer a record 35 million tonnes of coal under its linkage auction window scheduled for June 12, targeting high-grade coal consumers such as the sponge iron sector. The move is expected to curb imports of high gross calorific value coal. CIL has also allowed steel producers in the coking coal segment to sell coal middlings -- a byproduct of washed coal -- in the open market if not used for captive power generation. The provision has been enabled under the ongoing Tranche-X linkage auctions that began on June 3. The company said it has offered 13.75 million tonnes of coal to the steel (coking) sub-sector in the current tranche and increased flexibility for consortium changes during contract .

Coal India's production falls 11.6% in May despite record power demand

State-owned CIL reported an 11.6 per cent on-year fall in coal production in May, with output slipping to 56.1 million tonnes (MT) even as the country's power demand surged to an all-time high. Coal India Ltd (CIL), which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, had reported coal production of 63.5 MT in May last year. However, the company did not share the reason for the decline in production. CIL's subsidiaries whose production declined during May include Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) and Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL). The subsidiary which registered positive growth in May was South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), CIL said in a regulatory filing. Coal production in the April-May period also dropped by 10.6 per cent to 112.2 MT over 125.6 MT produced in the year-ago period. According to industry analysts, the timing of the drop coincides with a sharp spike in electricity demand, putting pressure on coal sto

Coal India sees muted April e-auction demand despite strong premiums

Coal India allocated 39 per cent of the coal offered in April e-auctions, while premiums remained strong at 51 per cent over notified prices

B Sairam takes charge as Coal India chairman and managing director

State-owned CIL on Tuesday said B Sairam has taken over as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). This comes at a time when Coal India Ltd (CIL) has intensified efforts to achieve record production targets amid surging domestic energy demand. He succeeds Coal Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha who held the interim charge as Chairman since November 1, 2025, following the superannuation of P M Prasad on October 31. "B Sairam took over as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited (CIL) effective 15 December 2025, " the coal behemoth said in a filing to the BSE. Earlier, Sairam headed Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) as its CMD. "Increased coal production and improved quality coal supplies remain our core functional area in meeting the energy demand of the country. But aligning with the changing business scenario and energy sector dynamics we are also actively foraying into solar power, critical mineral acquisitions and coal gasification. The company is als

Coal India announces ₹1.03 lakh festivals reward for non-executive staff

Ahead of the festival season, coal PSUs like state-owned CIL on Friday announced a reward of Rs 1.03 lakh for its non-executive workers, a move that will have a financial implication of Rs 2,153.82 crore. A performance-linked reward (PLR) is a payment or benefit given to an individual for achieving specific, measurable goals. The PLR aims to recognise the contribution and hard work of non-executive workers across all Coal India Ltd (CIL) subsidiaries and state-owned coal mining firm Singareni Collieries Co Ltd (SCCL) and ensure they are fairly rewarded for their efforts. The payment of PLR provides a timely boost to workers and their families during the festive season. The PLR will benefit around 2.1 lakh non-executive cadre employees of CIL, its subsidiaries and around 38,000 non-executive cadre employees of SCCL. Coal India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. "The incentive was announced after the 6th meeting of the standardisation committee of Joint Bipartit

Imported coal may feature on proposed coal exchange for trading, says CIL

Coal India wants imported coal to be traded on the proposed coal exchange to improve price discovery and transparency while supplementing existing auction platforms

Coal India to enhance workers' ex-gratia to ₹25 lakh from Sept 17: Minister

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday announced that the country's largest miner CIL has decided to enhance workers' ex gratia in case of a mine accident to Rs 25 lakh from the existing Rs 15 lakh. In a historic step, Coal India Ltd will introduce uniforms for all its employees, including the chairman and managing director, for the first time after the country's Independence. "Coal India has decided to enhance workers' ex-gratia (in case of mine accident) to Rs 25 lakh from the present 15 lakh from September 17, which is Vishwakarma Diwas and also coincides with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Reddy said, addressing the media here. He also said, "In another major decision, post Independence Coal India has decided for the first time to introduce uniforms for workers, officials and CMDs of its PSUs besides employees of MDOs from September 17 to ensure a culture of discipline and unity." Coal India Chairman and Managing Director PM Prasad was also present on the

Coal India production slump likely to continue for another month

CIL alone meets 80 per cent of India's domestic coal demand across key industries including power, cement, and steel

Coal India inks pact with Konkan Railway Corp Ltd to develop rail infra

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd to develop rail infrastructure for the company and its subsidiaries. CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, is actively strengthening its rail infrastructure to improve coal transportation. The non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between both companies in Kolkata. "Coal India Ltd and Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd have executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding on August 18, 2025...with an intent of development of rail infrastructure of CIL and its subsidiaries," the company said in a BSE filing. CIL had earlier entered into a pact with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd to develop a rail infrastructure for the coal behemoth and its arms. In FY25, CIL produced 781.1 million tonnes (MT) of coal, nearly 7 per cent less than the company's annual target of 838 MT. Coal India Ltd is targeting a production of 875 MT and

Coal India, Hindustan Copper to work together in critical mineral sector

State-owned CIL on Tuesday said it has signed an MoU with Hindustan Copper to work together in the critical mineral sector. The two companies executed the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to collaborate across various aspects in the copper and critical minerals sectors, CIL said in a BSE filing. Earlier, CIL and IREL (India) Ltd had signed a non-binding MoU to cooperate and collaborate on the development of critical minerals. The MoU aims to promote the development of mutually agreed assets of critical minerals, including mineral sands and rare earth elements. CIL accounts for over 80 per cent of the domestic coal production. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth are essential raw materials required to fuel the growth of rapidly-growing clean energy technologies and their expanding uses ranging from wind turbines and electricity networks to electric vehicles and battery manufacturing.

Aim is to produce two-thirds of 1 bt coal from 3 states by FY29: P M Prasad

To improve the coal supply chain, the remaining 55 of 92 FMC projects will be operationalised by FY29

India's swelling coal stockpiles test state-owned mining giant CIL

The early onset of monsoon rains and frequent showers in parts of the country have kept India's electricity demand in check and coal stockpiles high

Coal India resumes discussions with Chile to acquire lithium blocks

These talks had previously been halted because the Chilean government required CIL to have prior experience in mineral mining

Strong volume recovery likely to drive upgrades for Coal India's stock

NCL is the third largest subsidiary with sales of 138 million tonnes in FY24, contributing 18 per cent of CIL's total sales volume

EoI floated for Rs 13,000 cr coal gasification project by CIL-Gail JV

An Expression of Interest (EoI) for shortlisting licensors of coal gasification technology for a proposed coal-based synthetic natural gas (SNG) plant in West Bengal was floated by the GAIL and Coal India Limited (CIL) joint venture responsible for promoting the project, an official said on Monday. The project, valued at an estimated amount of Rs 13,052 crore, considering a debt-equity ratio of 70:30, was approved by the Cabinet, and coal for the plant will be supplied by CIL's subsidiary, Eastern Coalfields Ltd. Coal India will hold a 51 per cent stake in the JV, while GAIL will have a 49 per cent share. "The EoI, floated by Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL) on behalf of the JV, seeks responses from internationally reputed technology licensors with the requisite coal gasification technology, willing to provide it for the commercial production of SNG," the official told PTI. The document mentions, "The proposed JV of GAIL & CIL intends to set up an 80,000 NM3/hr ...

CIL actively pursuing acquisition of critical minerals, says chairman

Coal India on Wednesday said it is actively pursuing acquisition of critical minerals, including lithium, in the domestic market and overseas and stressed that it would continue to take part in the auction of such blocks. Critical minerals, including lithium, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. They are particularly in demand for the production of batteries for electric cars. "With an objective to reduce the import dependence of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, CIL is actively pursuing acquisition of these mineral assets in India and abroad," Coal India Ltd (CIL) Chairman P M Prasad said during 50th Annual General Meeting of the company. CIL, he said, will continue to participate in e-auction of critical mineral blocks offered by the mines ministry. CIL has successfully opened its account in domestic critical mineral asset, emerging as the preferred bidder for Khattali Chotti graphite block in Alirajpur ..

CIL, GAIL sign agreement to set up coal-to-synthetic natural gas project

State-owned CIL on Monday said it has entered into a joint venture agreement with GAIL (India) Ltd to set up a coal-to-synthetic natural gas project in West Bengal. While Coal India Ltd (CIL) will have 51 per cent shareholding in the joint venture, GAIL, the nation's largest gas transportation and distribution firm, will have 49 per cent. The joint venture will be incorporated as a private limited company. The initial paid-up share capital is Rs 1 lakh, CIL said in a BSE filing. The registered office of the joint venture will be in West Bengal and CIL and GAIL each will have the right to nominate three executives as directors of the JV. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved setting up a coal-to-synthetic natural gas project through a joint venture between CIL and GAIL, and a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project through a venture between CIL and BHEL. CIL will set up two coal gasification plants as part of efforts to achieve the target of 100 MT coal

Coal India forays into non-coal mineral mining with graphite project

Graphite is the first mineral Coal India Limited (CIL) will diversify its operations beyond coal, following an order from the Ministry of Mines granting the company a composite license for prospecting and mining. This license pertains to the Khattali Chhoti Graphite Block in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. "This is the first mineral other than coal for us," Debasish Nanda, Director of Business Development at Coal India, told PTI. CIL is required to pay a mining premium of 150.05 per cent of the value of minerals dispatched to the state government. Coal India said the timeline is one year for the grant of the composite license and three years for the execution of the mining lease deed, the miner informed bourses. Currently, the project is in a very preliminary phase, necessitating further exploration. In alignment with the government's Atmanirbharta vision, Coal India has formed a special team to focus on other critical minerals both globally and within India. Graphite, which has mult

Mechanisation, better logistics catalyst for record coal stock: CIL CMD

Our output of 189 MTs in the first quarter of the current financial year was around 14 MTs more compared to last year's same quarter, giving us the leverage to step up our supplies, Prasad said