Coal India Limited (CIL) has released its provisional e-auction data for March 2026 and the full fiscal year 2025-26. The company successfully allocated 133.17 lakh tonnes of coal in March 2026, achieving a 41% allocation rate. Over the course of the fiscal year, CIL facilitated the allocation of 1,017.21 lakh tonnes, demonstrating robust operational performance and consistent market demand across its various subsidiary coal companies.
Monthly Performance Highlights
For the month of March 2026, Coal India Limited offered 325.32 lakh tonnes through its Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auction process. Of this, 133.17 lakh tonnes were successfully allocated. Notable performance was seen in NCL, which achieved a 100% allocation rate during the month. Overall, the realized prices for the month showed a 45% increase over the notified price.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Overview
Looking at the aggregate figures for the FY 2025-26, Coal India Limited offered a total of 2,221.5 lakh tonnes. The total quantity allocated reached 1,017.21 lakh tonnes, representing an overall allocation efficiency of 46%. During this period, the company maintained a strong pricing premium, averaging a 38% increase over notified prices across its subsidiaries.
Subsidiary Contributions
Operational data across subsidiaries shows diverse performance metrics for the fiscal year. MCL emerged as the largest contributor in terms of volume, offering 722.57 lakh tonnes and allocating 264.95 lakh tonnes. Meanwhile, NCL maintained a high efficiency rate with 83% of the offered quantity allocated during the fiscal year, reflecting strong consistent demand for coal supplies.
Source: BSE