Coal India Limited has reported its financial results for the fiscal year 2025-26 and the fourth quarter. Despite challenges, the company achieved a robust Net Worth of ₹1,19,102 Crore, representing a 17% increase year-on-year. While Profit After Tax for FY26 stood at ₹31,071 Crore, the company remains focused on strategic diversification, including rare earth element extraction, renewable energy initiatives, and new thermal power projects to ensure long-term sustainable growth.
Key Financial Performance FY 2025-26
For the fiscal year 2025-26, Coal India Limited posted a Revenue from Operations of ₹1,68,400 Crore. The company maintained a strong EBITDA margin of 32%. Profit After Tax was reported at ₹31,071 Crore, reflecting a 12% decline compared to the previous year, influenced by higher operating expenses including a one-time provision of ₹1,458 Crore for executive pay upgradation and an increase in Jharkhand Mineral-Bearing Land Cess.
Strategic Milestones and Diversification
During FY 2025-26, the company successfully executed several strategic initiatives:
- Market Listing: Shares of subsidiary companies BCCL and CMPDIL were successfully listed on the BSE and NSE.
- Renewable Energy: Commissioned a 100 MW Solar Power Plant at Patan and incorporated a new renewable energy subsidiary, CIL RAJASTHAN AKSHAY URJA LIMITED.
- Critical Minerals: Secured the Kawalapur Rare Earth Element (REE) Block in Maharashtra and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Copper Ltd to collaborate on critical mineral sectors.
- Power Generation: Entered into a 50:50 Joint Venture with DVC to develop a 1,600 MW supercritical thermal power project in Chandrapura, Jharkhand.
Operational Insights
Coal production for the fiscal year was 768.19 Million Tonnes (MT), with 67% of the production sourced through contractual operations. The company also eliminated the inverted tax structure by adjusting GST rates on coal, allowing for the utilization of ₹5,985 Crore in accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC) during the year.
Quarterly Performance (Q4 2025-26)
In the final quarter ending March 31, 2026, Coal India recorded a Profit After Tax of ₹10,908 Crore, representing a 12% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the quarter rose to ₹46,490 Crore, showing a 6% growth. These figures highlight a recovery in financial metrics toward the end of the fiscal year, supported by strategic operational adjustments.
Source: BSE
