Coal India Limited has reported its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This announcement follows strong operational performance and a strategic review of financial accounting policies, reflecting a continued commitment to shareholder value and financial transparency across its various subsidiary operations.
Financial Performance Highlights
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Coal India Limited achieved a consolidated total income of ₹1,79,675.97 crore. The consolidated profit for the year stood at ₹31,070.58 crore, with profit attributable to owners of the company reaching ₹31,094.29 crore. For the fourth quarter (January–March 2026), the company reported a total income of ₹51,617.75 crore and a quarterly profit of ₹10,907.79 crore.
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share, having a face value of ₹10 each, for the financial year 2025-26. This recommendation is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The company has further announced that all future dividend payments will be processed exclusively through RBI-approved electronic modes, replacing physical instruments like warrants or cheques.
Strategic Updates and Accounting Adjustments
The company has implemented significant accounting updates, including a retrospective restatement of financial statements regarding the treatment of levies on coal production and sales. Furthermore, in compliance with a High Court order, the company approved an upgradation of pay scales for executives up to mid-level, with a provision of ₹1,457.90 crore recognized for the period covering August 2023 to December 2025.
Operational Developments
During the fiscal year, Coal India Limited proceeded with the divestment of equity stakes in subsidiaries Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), both of which were successfully listed on the stock exchanges in early 2026. Despite these structural changes, both entities remain subsidiaries of the company, with Coal India maintaining 90% and 85% shareholding, respectively.
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