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Coal India reports 9.7% decline in April coal production

Yash Agarwal — Fri, 01 May 2026 05:17:40 +0000

Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported a significant decline in its coal production for April 2026. The company’s provisional data shows a total production of 56.1 million tonnes (MT) for the month, marking a 9.7% decrease compared to the same period last year, which recorded 62.1 MT.

Among CIL’s subsidiaries, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) experienced the steepest decline in production, with a 41.3% drop to 2.0 MT from 3.4 MT in April of the previous year. Similarly, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) saw a 23.6% decrease in production, recording 9.3 MT compared to 12.2 MT last year.

On the other hand, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) reported a 9.3% increase in production, reaching 15.3 MT from 14.0 MT in April 2025. Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) also showed a marginal growth of 0.8%, maintaining its production at 6.0 MT.

In terms of offtake, CIL’s total for April 2026 stood at 63.2 MT, a slight decline of 2.0% from 64.5 MT during the same period last year. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) reported a 7.2% increase in offtake, reaching 18.1 MT from 16.9 MT, while Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) saw a 4.6% rise to 4.3 MT from 4.2 MT.

Conversely, BCCL’s offtake fell by 26.7% to 2.3 MT from 3.1 MT, and NCL recorded a 12.5% decrease, with offtake dropping to 10.5 MT from 12.0 MT.

These figures reflect the ongoing challenges and performance variations across CIL’s subsidiaries, impacting the overall production and offtake metrics for the company.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

Coal India reports 1.5% decline in March coal production to 84.5 million tonnes

Kinjal — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:14:45 +0000

Coal India Limited (CIL) has reported a 1.5% decline in coal production for March 2026, with figures standing at 84.5 million tonnes compared to 85.8 million tonnes in the same period last year. This provisional data was disclosed in the company’s latest filing with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

For the financial year from April 2025 to March 2026, CIL’s total coal production was 768.1 million tonnes, marking a 1.7% decrease from the 781.1 million tonnes produced in the previous year. The performance of CIL’s subsidiary companies varied, with some showing growth while others experienced declines.

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) reported a 4.4% increase in production for March 2026, reaching 7.4 million tonnes, and a marginal 0.1% growth for the year with 52.1 million tonnes. Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), however, saw a 2.0% growth in March production at 4.4 million tonnes but faced a significant 12.3% decline over the year to 35.5 million tonnes.

Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) recorded a 1.8% increase in March production to 11.9 million tonnes, yet its annual production decreased by 6.1% to 82.2 million tonnes. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) showed a 7.9% growth in March with 11.7 million tonnes and a 1.1% increase over the year to 140.5 million tonnes.

Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) experienced a 3.8% growth in March production at 9.1 million tonnes but saw an 8.8% decline annually to 63.0 million tonnes. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) reported a 7.0% decline in March production to 19.4 million tonnes, though its annual production rose by 5.3% to 176.3 million tonnes.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) faced a 7.5% decrease in March production to 20.5 million tonnes and a 3.0% decline over the year to 218.3 million tonnes. North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) maintained stable production with negligible changes.

In terms of offtake, CIL’s total for March 2026 was 69.5 million tonnes, a slight increase of 0.7% from the previous year’s 69.0 million tonnes. However, the annual offtake decreased by 2.4% to 744.8 million tonnes from 763.0 million tonnes in the prior year.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

Bharat Coking Coal achieves record coal booking of 2,36,850 tonnes in a single day

Arunika Jain — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:08:01 +0000

Bharat Coking Coal has reported a record single-day coal booking of approximately 2,36,850 tonnes under its newly launched special discount scheme. The initiative, designed to liquidate coal stock, offered discounts ranging from ₹100 to ₹600 per tonne across various slabs, garnering a strong response from consumers.

During the e-auction conducted recently, the company booked around 1,80,000 tonnes of coal via rail mode, distributed across 45 rakes. Additionally, approximately 56,850 tonnes were booked through road mode. This substantial booking marks a significant milestone for Bharat Coking Coal, reflecting the effectiveness of its consumer-centric policies.

The higher booking through rail mode is anticipated to bolster key sectors such as steel and other core industries, showcasing the strategic importance of the company’s operations in supporting industrial growth.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

This article is written by Arunika Jain and reviewed by Aman Shukla before publication.