Coal India Limited has fixed September 4, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the payment of a final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share for FY 2025-26. The dividend, recommended by the Board of Directors on April 27, 2026, is subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company will pay the dividend exclusively through RBI-approved electronic modes, discontinuing the use of physical warrants, cheques, or demand drafts.

The 52nd AGM will be held via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM) on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Shareholders can participate through the facility available at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 will be dispatched electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses.

Shareholders seeking exemption or a lower rate of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on the dividend must submit relevant forms and documents via the CIL Tax Portal or by emailing cil.taxdoc@coalindia.in . The company emphasized that submissions made to other email IDs, portals, or the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent will not be considered. The application of beneficial tax rates depends on the completeness of the documentation and the company's review.

Key AGM and Dividend Details

The company has instructed all shareholders to update their KYC details in their demat accounts to facilitate the direct online transfer of dividends to their bank accounts. Physical mode shareholders must update their email addresses with the Registrar & Transfer Agent to receive communications.

Coal India has scheduled a board meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The board will also review the standalone and consolidated results after they are examined by the Audit Committee. Additionally, the directors may consider and declare an interim dividend for FY 2026-27, if any.

Board Meeting and Trading Window

The meeting will be held pursuant to Regulation 29 and 33 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In connection with the upcoming financial disclosure, the company has closed its trading window under the "Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in Securities of Coal India Limited" from July 1, 2026. The window is scheduled to reopen on July 30, 2026.

The notice regarding the board meeting is available on the company's website under the "Investor Center, Events & Announcements" section and on the websites of the BSE and NSE.