Coal India Reports March 2026 Coal Production at 84.5 Million Tonnes, Down 1.5% YoY
Coal India's provisional results show March 2026 production at 84.5 million tonnes, down 1.5% year-on-year, with mixed subsidiary performance. Annual production for Apr'25-Mar'26 totaled 768.1 million tonnes, declining 1.7% from the previous year, while off-take performance showed monthly improvement but annual decline.
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Coal India has reported its provisional coal production and off-take performance for March 2026 and the full year period Apr'25-Mar'26 under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015. The state-owned mining giant produced 84.5 million tonnes of coal during March 2026, representing a 1.5% decrease from the corresponding period last year.
March 2026 Production Performance
The March 2026 production data shows mixed performance across Coal India's subsidiary companies. The following table summarizes the production metrics for March 2026:
| Subsidiary: | Mar'26 Production (Million Te) | Mar'25 Production (Million Te) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECL: | 19.40 | 20.90 | -7.0% |
| MCL: | 20.50 | 22.10 | -7.5% |
| CCL: | 11.90 | 11.70 | +1.8% |
| NCL: | 11.70 | 10.90 | +7.9% |
| WCL: | 9.10 | 8.80 | +3.8% |
| BCCL: | 4.40 | 4.30 | +2.0% |
| ECL: | 7.40 | 7.10 | +4.4% |
| CIL Total: | 84.50 | 85.80 | -1.5% |
Annual Production Summary (Apr'25-Mar'26)
For the full year period Apr'25-Mar'26, Coal India achieved total production of 768.1 million tonnes compared to 781.1 million tonnes in the previous year, marking a 1.7% decline. The annual performance breakdown shows:
| Subsidiary: | FY26 Production (Million Te) | FY25 Production (Million Te) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCL: | 218.30 | 225.20 | -3.0% |
| SECL: | 176.30 | 167.50 | +5.3% |
| NCL: | 140.50 | 139.00 | +1.1% |
| CCL: | 82.20 | 87.50 | -6.1% |
| WCL: | 63.00 | 69.10 | -8.8% |
| ECL: | 52.10 | 52.00 | +0.1% |
| BCCL: | 35.50 | 40.50 | -12.3% |
| CIL Total: | 768.10 | 781.10 | -1.7% |
Off-take Performance Analysis
Coal India's off-take performance for March 2026 showed improvement with 69.5 million tonnes dispatched compared to 69.0 million tonnes in March 2025, registering a 0.7% growth. However, annual off-take for Apr'25-Mar'26 declined to 744.8 million tonnes from 763.0 million tonnes, reflecting a 2.4% decrease.
Regulatory Compliance
The provisional production and off-take data has been submitted to both BSE (Scrip Code 533278) and NSE (ISIN: INE522F01014) as per Regulation 30 requirements. The report was signed by B.P. Dubey, Executive Director (CS) & Compliance Officer, and communicated to the stock exchanges on April 1, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Coal India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.23% | -1.29% | +4.35% | +15.25% | +13.01% | +238.02% |
What strategic measures will Coal India implement to reverse the production decline and achieve growth targets for FY27?
How might the production shortfall impact Coal India's market share amid increasing competition from private mining companies?
Will the underperforming subsidiaries like BCCL and WCL face restructuring or asset optimization initiatives?
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