Coal India declared an interim dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), with July 31, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. The Board of Directors approved the payout during its meeting on July 27, 2026, following a recommendation from the Audit Committee. Payment of the dividend is scheduled on or before August 25, 2026. This declaration coincides with the company’s Q1FY27 results, which reported a consolidated net profit of ₹8,849.81 crore, reflecting stable profitability despite margin compression.

The Board emphasized that all dividends will be disbursed through Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved electronic modes only. In compliance with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, dated November 18, 2025, Coal India will not dispatch physical instruments such as warrants, cheques, or demand drafts. Shareholders are advised to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) details in their demat accounts to ensure seamless online transfer of funds directly to their bank accounts.

Financial Context and Dividend Payout

The interim dividend announcement accompanies strong quarterly performance. Consolidated revenue from operations rose to ₹46,254.80 crore in Q1FY27, up from ₹42,919.20 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net profit remained robust at ₹8,849.81 crore, slightly below the ₹8,879.81 crore reported in Q1FY26. The consistent cash generation supports the company’s ability to maintain its dividend policy while managing operational costs and regulatory compliance matters.

*EBITDA derived from Profit Before Tax + Finance Costs + Depreciation/Amortization + Stripping Adjustment reversal impact where applicable per segment data.

Governance and Compliance Updates

Chaturvedi & Co LLP, the statutory auditor, issued an unmodified limited review report pursuant to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. However, the filing highlighted ongoing compliance issues, including non-compliance with independent director requirements under Sections 149, 177, and 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary, was noted for failing to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on trade payables, attracting potential regulatory penalties. These governance risks remain areas of scrutiny for investors despite the positive financial outcomes.

Coal India Limited has fixed September 4, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share for FY 2025-26. The Maharatna company’s Board of Directors recommended the payout on April 27, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). This distribution reinforces Coal India’s commitment to returning capital to investors, with payments to be made exclusively through RBI-approved electronic modes, marking the complete discontinuation of physical warrants, cheques, or demand drafts.

The 52nd AGM will be conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM) on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Shareholders can participate and vote electronically through the facility available at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The meeting adheres to the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, including MCA circulars dated April 8, 2020, April 13, 2020, May 5, 2020, and September 22, 2025. Participants joining via VC will be reckoned for the purpose of quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Key AGM and Dividend Details

Shareholders seeking exemption or a lower rate of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) must submit relevant forms via the CIL Tax Portal at https://taxportal.coalindia.in or by emailing cl.tax@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.

Digital Transition and Compliance

In compliance with SEBI’s Fifth Amendment Regulations, 2025, dated November 18, 2025, Coal India has omitted the existing provisos to Regulation 12 regarding physical dividend dispatch. Consequently, all dividends will be transferred directly to shareholders’ bank accounts. Demat account holders are instructed to update their KYC details to facilitate this online transfer. Physical mode shareholders must register their email addresses with the Registrar & Transfer Agent, Alankit Assignments Limited, by sending a signed request letter, self-attested PAN, and share certificate copy to rta@alankit.com .

The Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 will be dispatched electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. These documents are also available on the websites of Coal India Limited, BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and NSDL. Shareholders who have not registered email addresses can generate login credentials for e-voting by following instructions in the AGM Notice.