Coal India has commissioned 200 MW of its 300 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat, receiving the commissioning certificate from Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on July 15, 2026. This development marks a significant step in the company's renewable energy strategy, utilizing the Khavda region's established infrastructure for large-scale power generation.

Project Overview

The Khavda Solar Project represents Coal India's expansion into green energy. The following table summarises the key details of the project:

Commissioning Milestone

With 200 MW now operational, Coal India has brought a substantial portion of the project online. The remaining 100 MW of the total project capacity is yet to be commissioned. The disclosure was made to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Coal India Limited has strengthened its board with the appointment of Smt. Sona Kumari as a non-official Independent Director for a term of three years. The appointment is effective from the date of notification, which is July 18, 2026, or until further orders from the Ministry of Coal, whichever is earlier. This strategic addition to the governance structure comes following a directive from the Ministry of Coal via letter number 21/21/2022-Estt(B) dated July 15, 2026.

The company confirmed that the new appointee is not related to any other director on the board. Furthermore, it was affirmed that Smt. Sona Kumari is not debarred from holding the position of a director by any order of SEBI or other regulatory authorities. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015.

Smt. Sona Kumari brings a diverse background to the role, holding a degree in Sociology from Kuwait University. Her professional experience includes serving as an English teacher at Shri Guru Ramrai Saraswati Shishu Mandir. She has also contributed to national committees and actively mentors non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on education and social upliftment. As per the filing, she does not hold any shares in Coal India Limited.

The appointment details were submitted to the stock exchanges, including the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India, for information and record purposes. The company provided an annexure detailing her profile and confirming her eligibility and lack of disqualification under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Appointment Details