Coal India Limited Reports 9.7% Decline in Coal Production for Apr'26
Coal India Limited's provisional performance data for Apr'26 shows a 9.7% decline in coal production to 56.1 million tonnes compared to 62.1 million tonnes in Apr'25. Offtake performance was more resilient, declining marginally by 2.0% to 63.2 million tonnes from 64.5 million tonnes. SECL emerged as the top performer with 9.3% production growth, while MCL led offtake performance with 7.2% growth. The data was disclosed under SEBI regulations and compiled from ERP reports.
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Coal India Limited has released its provisional production and offtake performance data for Apr'26, revealing mixed results across its operations. The Maharatna company disclosed this information to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, with data compiled from ERP reports generated on 01.05.2026.
Coal Production Performance
The company's overall coal production witnessed a notable decline during Apr'26. Total production across all subsidiary companies dropped by 9.7% year-on-year, falling to 56.1 million tonnes from 62.1 million tonnes in Apr'25.
| Subsidiary | Apr'26 Production (Mill Te) | Apr'25 Production (Mill Te) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECL | 15.3 | 14.0 | 9.3 |
| MCL | 13.8 | 16.0 | -13.9 |
| NCL | 9.3 | 12.2 | -23.6 |
| CCL | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| WCL | 6.0 | 6.4 | -6.6 |
| ECL | 3.6 | 4.0 | -9.5 |
| BCCL | 2.0 | 3.4 | -41.3 |
| NEC | 0.02 | 0.05 | -60.0 |
Subsidiary Performance Analysis
Among the subsidiary companies, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) emerged as the standout performer, recording a positive growth of 9.3% with production increasing to 15.3 million tonnes from 14.0 million tonnes. However, several subsidiaries faced significant challenges, with Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) experiencing the steepest decline of 41.3%, and Northeastern Coalfields (NEC) recording a 60.0% drop in production.
Offtake Performance
The offtake performance showed relatively better resilience compared to production metrics. Total offtake declined marginally by 2.0% to 63.2 million tonnes in Apr'26, compared to 64.5 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year.
| Subsidiary | Apr'26 Offtake (Mill Te) | Apr'25 Offtake (Mill Te) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCL | 18.1 | 16.9 | 7.2 |
| SECL | 15.9 | 15.2 | 4.1 |
| NCL | 10.5 | 12.0 | -12.5 |
| CCL | 6.3 | 7.2 | -12.4 |
| WCL | 5.9 | 6.0 | -1.8 |
| ECL | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| BCCL | 2.3 | 3.1 | -26.7 |
| NEC | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Key Operational Highlights
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) led the offtake performance with a robust 7.2% growth, handling 18.1 million tonnes compared to 16.9 million tonnes in Apr'25. SECL continued its strong performance in offtake as well, recording a 4.1% increase. Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) also showed positive offtake growth of 4.6%, despite facing production challenges.
Regulatory Compliance
The provisional data was submitted to both the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited as part of the company's regulatory obligations. The information was digitally signed by B.P. Dubey, Executive Director (Company Secretary) and Compliance Officer, ensuring proper corporate governance protocols were followed in the disclosure process.
Historical Stock Returns for Coal India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.32% | +8.40% | +8.18% | +26.03% | +23.73% | +275.99% |
What strategic measures will Coal India implement to address the significant production declines at BCCL and NEC subsidiaries?
How might the 9.7% production drop impact Coal India's annual guidance and market share in India's coal sector?
Will the divergence between production decline and smaller offtake drop lead to inventory shortages in the coming months?
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