Coal India Limited (CIL) has submitted the provisional data for its Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) E-auction for coal and allied products. This report covers the auction results for the month of February 2026 and the cumulative period from April 2025 to February 2026. The disclosed figures detail quantities offered, quantities allocated, and the percentage increase realized over the notified price across all subsidiaries, offering insight into recent market pricing trends.
CIL Disclosure on Monthly Coal E-Auction Results
Coal India Limited (CIL) has furnished the provisional details concerning the Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) E-auction for coal and coal products involving CIL and its subsidiary companies. This disclosure pertains to the auction activity concluded in February 2026, as well as the cumulative performance spanning the fiscal period from April 2025 through February 2026.
February 2026 Auction Snapshot (Provisional)
For the month of February 2026, the total quantity of coal offered across all subsidiaries stood at 205.92 Lakh Tonnes, of which 103.66 Lakh Tonnes were allocated, resulting in an overall allocation percentage of 50%. Notable allocation efficiencies included NEC achieving 100% allocation, while other major subsidiaries like WCL (79%) and SECL (75%) showed strong uptake. The average premium realized over the notified price for February was 35% for CIL overall.
Key Subsidiary Highlights (Feb ’26 Allocation Rate):
- NCL: Highest allocation rate at 69% against 7.66 Lakh Tonnes offered.
- ECL: Allocated 10.27 Lakh Tonnes (25% allocation rate).
- Price Premium: NEC saw the highest price increase at 80%, compared to the CIL average of 35%.
Cumulative Performance: April 2025 – February 2026
The cumulative e-auction performance for the first eleven months of the financial year demonstrates sustained offering volumes. The total quantity offered reached 1896.18 Lakh Tonnes, with a cumulative allocation of 884.04 Lakh Tonnes, yielding a total allocation rate of 47%.
Cumulative Allocation Efficiency:
The cumulative data reveals varied operational rates among the subsidiaries:
- NCL maintained the highest efficiency in volume allocation at 81%.
- MCL allocated 221.59 Lakh Tonnes, representing 36% of its substantial offering of 622.14 Lakh Tonnes.
- The overall CIL average increase over the notified price for the cumulative period was 37%.
The highest cumulative price premium was observed at NEC, with an increase of 62% over the notified price.
Source: BSE
